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Baroque Cathedral in San Cristobal de Las Casas Art Print
by Mark Tisdale
$23.56
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Baroque Cathedral in San Cristobal de Las Casas art print by Mark Tisdale. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The first cathedral in San Cristobal de Las Cas was apparently built in 1545, but the beautiful baroque architecture we see today is from a... more
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The first cathedral in San Cristobal de Las Cas was apparently built in 1545, but the beautiful baroque architecture we see today is from a rebuilding of the church in the 18th century. I wonder if that explains the cheerful colors? The bulk of the cathedrals I've seen in Mexico tended to be imposing stone structures. Plenty of churches with colorful facades, but this is among only a few cathedrals I've stumbled upon in Mexico wearing bright colors!
But it seemed to fit colorful San Cristobal de Las Casas. I've said before and will say many times that it seemed like a haven for expatriates from around the world in concert with the local inhabitants. A very different vibe existed in this city in Chiapas for sure!
The plaza in front of the baroque cathedral was filled with people pretty much my whole visit. Possibly because it was a holiday period? There were many villagers from surrounding areas that I'm convinced slept the night in the plaza. It was an unusual sight t...
About Mark Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...