Carroza negra - Madrid, España - Carriages and Coaches on Permanent Display on Waymarking.com

[ES] La carroza perteneció a la reina Mariana de Austria, segunda esposa de Felipe IV y regente durante la minoría de edad de su hijo Carlos lI.

Es uno de los ejemplos más antiguos que se conserva de lo que se conoce como grand carrosse, un tipo de carruaje lujoso que Francia puso de moda en todas las cortes europeas. Sigue en las cajas la tendencia imperante del ebonizado, que imita el ébano, y su prolija talla es propia del gusto barroco. Como novedad, estas carrozas presentaban la caja totalmente cerrada, con ventanas acristaladas y una lanza de cuello de cisne que permitía que el vehículo girase en ángulo recto. La suspensión de la caja mejoraba mediante unos correones de cuero o sopandas.

Materiales usados en su fabricación: Madera de nogal tallada y teñida; madera de palosanto (interior); hierro, cuero, vidrio; terciopelo bordado con hilo de plata.

Fuente: Panel informativo

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[EN] This carriage belonged to Mariana of Austria, second wife of Philip IV and queen regent until her son Charles II came of age.

It is one of the oldest surviving examples of the grand carrosse, a type of luxury carriage that France made fashionable at every European court. The body reflects the then-popular trend of “ebonising” or darkening wood to imitate ebony, and the rich carving is typical of Baroque taste. What made these carriages novel was the fact that they were completely closed, with glass windows and a swan’s neck shaft that allowed them to turn at a right angle. The body was suspended from leather straps or thorough-braces.

Materials used in its manufacture: Carved and stained walnut; palo santo wood (interior); iron, leather, glass; velvet embroidered with silver thread.

Source: Information panel

Type and Quantity: 1 carroza // 1 carriage Opening Hours: De lunes a sábado: 10:00 - 20:00 Domingo y festivos: 10:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday and holidays: 10:00 - 19:00 Admission Fee: 14€ On-line Documentation: [Web Link]

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