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Sanctuary and Nave  - Church of Santa Anna (Esglesia de Santa Anna)
Barcelona, Spain  

"Its construction from the 12th through the 14th centuries resulted in an interesting mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, but with a very clear reference on the interior to the design of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem." - William Newton, Santa Anna


Nave and sanctuary
Note two
pendentives beneath the cupola windows


Crossing


Cupola over the crossing
Windows at the base of the cupola provide light.





Sanctuary


Gothic style vaulted ceiling and pointed lancet windows


Gothic lancet windows (VS. Romanesque rounded windows in the nave - see below)


3 generations: Ann, Mary, Jesus


Wrought iron altar railing features C scrolls



Nave


Wrought iron ornamentation features C scrolls



View from the altar.
Ribbed vaulting.


Trefoil design



Romanesque rounded windows in the nave
Kerosene chandelier



Kerosene chandelier


Photos and their arrangement © 2009 Chuck LaChiusa
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