The monumental architecture of Santa María de los Ángeles

The Iglesia de Santa María de los Ángeles in San Vicente de la Barquera is a notable example of architecture, with construction beginning in the 13th century. The main body of the building was finished in the following centuries, with various additions including side chapels starting in the 15th century. The building consists of three wide naves, the central one being wider and slightly taller than the others. It features three distinct doors, including a northern door and a southern door with six archivolts and a rebowed carved arch. The western door features a semi-circular arch and archivolts.

The interior is characterized by its sense of monumentality and space, featuring slender pillars formed by joined columns, cross-vaulted ceilings, and pointed arches. It is finished with three rectangular apses. A prominent feature is the funerary chapel of the Corro family, which houses the 1556 sepulcher of the inquisitor Antonio del Corro, believed to be the work of Juan Bautista Vázquez, el viejo. The sculpture of the doors and the interior capitals is described as rather crude.

The building also contains a crucified Christ sculpture and a major retablo from 1675-1680. This retablo was created by Pedro de la Puente Tolnado and Simón de Haro and contains a sculpture of the Virgen de los Ángeles from the end of the 15th century.

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