Facade Sheet of the University, ALCALÁ DE HENARES

Art print from the Spain Series. University of Alcalá de Henares

The Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso in Alcalá de Henares was founded in 1499 by Cardinal Cisneros as the origin of the historic University of Alcalá. It was closed as a university residence hall in September 1798. It currently houses the rectorate of the new University of Alcalá.
It is one of the most important works of the Spanish Renaissance and declared a World Heritage Site, along with the rest of the historic center of Alcalá de Henares.
The following symbols can be found on the facade:
The Holy Trinity (The celestial), Gargoyles (demonic figures), Charles V (Head of the earthly world), Saint Peter (Head of the Church), Library (Knowledge), Saint Paul (Head of the Church) and Church Fathers (Pillars and supports of Western Culture).

Printed sheet on 320 gsm paper. High-quality embossing. Measures 23 x 23 cm.