Cielo de Salamanca

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Cielo de Salamanca is a famous late 15th-century astronomical ceiling fresco in the University of Salamanca, depicting constellations and celestial motifs in rich Renaissance style.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Renaissance artwork
astronomical fresco
ceiling painting
cultural heritage monument
artMovement Renaissance NERFINISHED
artworkSurface vaulted ceiling
authorNameString Fernando Gallego NERFINISHED
conservationStatus partially preserved
coordinateLocation 40.961°N 5.667°W
country Spain
creator Fernando Gallego NERFINISHED
depicts celestial sphere
constellations
mythological figures
planets
stars
zodiac signs
describedBySource art history literature
astronomical history studies
endTime circa 1490s
genre astronomical art
mural painting
hasPart astronomical motifs
decorative borders
inscriptions
hasQuality didactic
polychrome
symbolic
heritageDesignation Bien de Interés Cultural
inception late 15th century
languageOfWork Latin
locatedIn Castile and León
Salamanca NERFINISHED
Spain
University of Salamanca NERFINISHED
locatedInTimeZone Central European Time
materialUsed fresco
notableWorkOf Fernando Gallego NERFINISHED
partOf Patio de Escuelas Menores of the University of Salamanca NERFINISHED
purpose astronomical teaching aid
ornamental decoration
significantEvent partial destruction in the 18th century
restoration in the 20th century
startTime circa 1480s
touristAttraction yes
use decorative ceiling

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Escuelas Menores building hasPart Cielo de Salamanca
Escuelas Menores building hasArtwork Cielo de Salamanca