Santo dos Croques of the Portico of Glory
Just in the reverse of the mullion appears a kneeling figure, with its right hand on the chest and holding a cartouche with the left hand where, according to the tradition, it was writing “architectus”. This image represents Master Mateo himself, who places himself looking at the high altar, offering his work to Santiago. Traditionally, faithful people hit the sculpture’s head against themselves three times so that Master Mateo could transfer some of his wisdom to them, and for that reason, it is known as Santo dos croques.
Maestro Mateo (1161 – 1217)
Maestro Mateo (c. 1161-1217), escultor español de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, reconocido por sus relieves del Pórtico de la Gloria y figuras religiosas.
La Fundación de la Catedral de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela, España)
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Sobre esta obra
- Título: Santo dos Croques of the Portico of Glory
- Artista: Maestro Mateo
- Año: 1200
- Formato: Landscape
- Estado de derechos de autor: Dominio público
- Ubicación: La Fundación de la Catedral de Santiago
- Paleta de colores: Earthy
- Brillo percibido: deep_shadow

