Cenotaph of Cardenal Cisneros, Renaissance cenotaph in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The white Carrara marble cenotaph measures 2.47 meters in height and 3.13 meters in width, featuring detailed religious figures and episcopal symbols.
Commissioned in 1518, sculptor Domenico Fancelli initiated the work, which Bartolomé Ordóñez continued until 1520, with final completion by Juan Florentino and Simón de Bellana in 1521.
The Latin epitaph, written by Juan de Vergara, describes Cardinal Cisneros's accomplishments as Archbishop of Toledo and founder of the University of Alcalá.
The cenotaph stands in the Chapel of Saint Ildephonsus, accessible through guided tours that explore the historical landmarks of Alcalá de Henares.
During Spain's Ecclesiastical Confiscations, Queen Isabella II ordered the monument's relocation to the Magistral Church, before its return to the original chapel in 1977.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: 1520
Creator: Bartolomé Ordóñez
Height: 2.47 m
Width: 3.13 m
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 40.48242,-3.36350
Latest update: March 12, 2025 01:09
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