This religious enclosure rose from only one single building in the XVIIth century, but after beeing turn on to a parish in 1711 (XVIIIth century) the local inhabitants constructed a second building in the right side or of the epistle.
The best in the building that you will notice is his main face considered by some historians of the art as the most important work of the Canary architecture of the XVIIIth century.
Outsider turns out to be the front that, though it supports a classic scheme in his composition with semicircular arch, pilasters cajeadas on plinths, capitals, entablamento with architrave, frieze and cornice, presents an enigmatic decorative program of clear Indian influence.
The snakes attract attention bitting the tail, some adorned with feathers heads and cosmic elements. |
