Jerónimo de Balbás, Altar of the Kings (Altar de los Reyes)

Jerónimo de Balbás, Altar of the Kings (Altar de los Reyes), 1718-37, Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (Mexico City). A conversation with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank and Dr. Steven Zucker.

[@elk_h]

My god.. amazing!

[@kentwang44]

My understanding of ultra baroque is that it's a synonym for Churrigueresque, the strand of baroque that was popular both in Spain and New Spain en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churrigueresque

[@Sasha0927]

My goodness. "Ultrabaroque" is right...
There's so much detail and beauty to appreciate, but at a distance like this... it's too much. It feels more chaotic than elegant.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

It was a bit overwhelming in person.

[@Sasha0927]

@@smarthistory-art-history I bet! I'd still love to see it up close and appreciate all that went into it, but oof. Too much of a good thing. 😅

[@valsainking]

Visually, 'ultrabaroque' is meant to conjure up the imagery of a an entire wall going up in flames, the flames of religion burning with the combustible passion of an undying faith. When you look at it from that perspective, it all makes perfect sense. As they say, context is everything. Cheers! 💗💗

[@Sasha0927]

@@valsainking Goodness again! That was beautifully said! Thank you for the insights. ❤️