Gifts from the Kingdom of Spain
In third episode of this series, curator André Afonso discusses some of the gifts from the kingdom of Spain to the Holy Land.
The works of art gifted by the Spanish monarchs to Jerusalem are among the most noteworthy of the objects on display. This vast group includes a chalice, the oldest known gift to the Holy Land, and a sumptuous liturgical set given by Philip IV and his son Charles II.
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Treasures from Kings
The kingdoms of Portugal, Spain, and Naples made some of the most significant gifts to the Holy Land. In this video series, discover some of the objects and figures that played a leading role in these moments.