Iglesia conventual Santa Ana - Montilla, Córdoba, España - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"Templo de estilo toscano, fundado en 1594 para las monjas concepcionistas franciscanas; su iglesia, sin embargo, no se terminó hasta 1645. Es un templo con planta de cruz latina, con tres naves separadas por arcos de medio punto apoyados en columnas toscanas de jaspe rojo. Sobre el crucero se voltea una cúpula con decoración geométrica de yeserías y pechinas, que tienen evidente parentesco con otros conjuntos yeseros contemporáneos de la ciudad. La entrada al presbiterio está adosada por grandes columnas pareadas, de orden dórico, sobre las que cabalgan los arcos de medio punto que enmarcan la cúpula. El exterior se caracteriza por su sencillez, incluyendo la portada de la iglesia. Destaca una hermosa espadaña que sólo puede equipararse a la de Santa Clara, también del siglo XVII. Su retablo mayor, de Pedro Roldán, de mediados del siglo XVII, es uno de los conjuntos artísticos más importantes de Montilla. Completan el retablo los coros alto y bajo; éste último conserva una talla de Santa Ana, con reminiscencias góticas. Cuenta además con numerosas obras pictóricas y escultóricas, como la imagen de la Inmaculada, también de Pedro Roldán o la de la Dolorosa, de Duque Cornejo. Otras cinco imágenes de Pedro Roldán decoran el convento. Los elementos decorativos, aunque de espíritu clásico, tienen referencias barrocas."

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"Tuscan style temple, founded in 1594 for the Franciscan Conceptionist nuns; its church, however, was not completed until 1645. It is a temple with a Latin cross plan, with three naves separated by semicircular arches supported by Tuscan columns of red jasper. Over the transept there is a dome with geometric decoration of plasterwork and pendentives, which have obvious kinship with other plasterwork groups. contemporaries of the city. The entrance to the presbytery is supported by large paired columns, of the Doric order, on which the semicircular arches that frame the dome ride. The exterior is characterized by its simplicity, including the doorway of the church. a beautiful belfry that can only be compared to that of Santa Clara, also from the 17th century. Its main altarpiece, by Pedro Roldán, from the mid-17th century, is one of the most important artistic ensembles in the city. Montilla. The high and low choirs complete the altarpiece; the latter preserves a carving of Saint Anne, with Gothic reminiscences. It also has numerous pictorial and sculptural works, such as the image of the Inmaculada, also by Pedro Roldán or that of the Dolorosa, by Duque Cornejo. Five other images of Pedro Roldán decorate the convent. The decorative elements, although classical in spirit, have baroque references."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1630 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: "Católica" If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 9:30 AM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Tuesday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 7:00 PM Street address of Church: C. Sta. Ana, 1, Montilla,, Córdoba España 14550 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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