La Compañia
Santa María, José Miguel de
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Alternative Titles
Iglesia del Espiritu Santo
Church of the Holy Spirit
Date
1746-1767Description
Ornamentation on the façade of La Companía; The Jesuits dedicated the church in 1568 and it was rebuilt by José Miguel de Santa María in 1746-1767. The towers were completed later in 1804-1812 Sacristy features marquetry in the Mudejar (Ibero-Moslem) tradition. The Italian-style portico was added in 1746. Next door at 4 Sur No. 101 is the former Jesuit college, now owned by the Universidad de Puebla. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 6/21/2009)
Type of Work
churchSubject
architectural exteriors, Eighteenth century, Baroque, Spanish Colonial
Rights
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