Santes Collection

Hugues de Lannoy, Hugo van Lannoy, Lord of Santes, 1384-1456. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Detail of a capital showing a man with a pigeon in the hand, in the cloister of the Monastery of Santes Creus

Detail of a capital of the cloister of the Monastery of Santes Creus, by Reinard of Fonoll

Gothic altarpiece of Santes Creus. Painted by Guerau Gener and Lluis Borrassa, 1407-1411. Detail. Angel. Cathedral of Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Monastery of Santes Creus. Dormitory
Monastery of Santes Creus built between 12th and 13th centuries. Dormitory for the monks. Aiguamurcia. Catalonia. Spain

Spain. Catalonia. Monastery of Santes Creus. Royal Palace. 14th century. Detail. Aiguamurcia

Church of the Monastery of Santes Creus. Interior
Church of the Monastery of Santes Creus built between 1174 and 1225 and covered with groin vault. Interior. Main nave. Aiguamurcia. Catalonia. Spain

Romanesque art. Monastery of Santes Creus. Tombs in gothic s
Romanesque art. Monastery of Santes Creus. Cistercian Abbey. Tombs in gothic style of the House of Queralt and House of Puigverd in the cloister. 14th century. Aiguamurcia. Catalonia. Spain

BORRASSA, Llu�(1360-1425). Resurrection. beg
BORRASSA, Llu� (1360-1425). Resurrection. beg. 15th c. International gothic. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. TARRAGONA

Monastery of Santes Creus. SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Aiguam�. Monastery of Santes Creus. Main cloister. Gallery with tombs of Catalan noble families. Cistercian art. Relief; Architecture

Monastery of Santes Creus. SPAIN. TARRAGONA. Monastery of Santes Creus. Center nave. Cistercian art. Architecture

St. Leonard and the Santes, St. Gall, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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"Santes: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world of Santes, a place steeped in history and adorned with artistic treasures. Meet Hugues de Lannoy, also known as Hugo van Lannoy, Lord of Santes, whose legacy echoes through the ages from 1384 to 1456. Marvel at the intricate details found within the cloister of the Monastery Creus. Admire a stunning capital depicting a man delicately cradling a pigeon in his hand, crafted by Reinard of Fonoll. Let your eyes wander over another capital showcasing Fonoll's masterful artistry. Immerse yourself in Gothic beauty as you gaze upon an altarpiece painted by Guerau Gener within the walls Creus. Feel its divine presence enveloping you as you explore every brushstroke and color choice. Discover tranquility in the dormitory of Monastery Santes Creus—a sanctuary where peacefulness resides amidst ancient stone walls that hold centuries worth of stories waiting to be unraveled. Experience royalty at its finest within the Royal Palace nestled within this Spanish Catalonia gem—the Monastery Creus. Walk through its halls and let your imagination transport you back to a time when kings and queens graced these very grounds. Enter into spiritual serenity inside the Church of Monastery Santes Creus—an architectural marvel that stands tall with its Romanesque charm intact. Be captivated by its interior filled with sacred ambiance that has witnessed countless prayers throughout history. Witness gothic tombs adorning this remarkable monastery—testaments to Romanesque art's enduring influence on this sacred space. Marvel at their intricate carvings and pay homage to those who rest eternally beneath them. Travel forward in time to Spain's Civil War era (1936-1939), where military personnel like Ricardo Serrador Santés fought bravely for their beliefs.