Reflexiones en torno a una bóveda

Synopsis of Reflexiones en torno a una bóveda

This book, written by Manuel Rincón Álvarez, offers a profound reflection on the vault of the library of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Through a detailed analysis, the author reveals the mysteries that hinder the understanding of the frescoes that adorn the vault, offering an interpretation of the enigmas of a complex stage such as the end of the 16th century under the reign of Philip II. The book explores the cultural, religious and artistic panorama of the time, inviting the reader to discover the semi-hidden messages that the King and his collaborators wanted to transmit through Tibaldi's brushes.