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Entirely painted, this ceiling is among the finest of its kind. The beams are adorned with floral and heraldic motifs, while the frieze bears vignettes with animals and hunting scenes, a reference to the favored past time of the aristocracy.
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Title: Ceiling
Date: 1450–1500
Geography: Made in Castile, Spain
Culture: Spanish
Medium: Tempera on pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 288 x 284 in. (91.4 x 731.5 x 721.4 cm)
24' x 23' 8"
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1929
Accession Number: 29.69
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