The first phase of the Hall of Mirrors and the interventions of Carbonel and Velazquez (1639-1648)

We recover Alonso Carbonel’s decisive role in the design of the Hall of Mirrors in the Alcazar. He managed its decoration between 1639 and 1642. The provision of floor and walls was due to him, also the presence of six similar writing desks and, above all, the eight mirrors decorated with bronze eag...

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Main Author: Juan María Cruz Yábar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2016-12-01
Series:Anales de Historia del Arte
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Online Access:http://revistasculturales.ucm.es/index.php/ANHA/article/view/54051