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Merida Cathedral Bathed in Sunlight Art Print
by Mark Tisdale
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Merida Cathedral Bathed in Sunlight 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 time I saw the large colonial cathedral on the main zocalo in Merida, I was struck by its imposing size and the general rough-hewn feel it... more
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The first time I saw the large colonial cathedral on the main zocalo in Merida, I was struck by its imposing size and the general rough-hewn feel it has. As it turns out the Cathedral of San Ildefonso in Merida is actually one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas, built in 1598. I've read that it's more of a mix of Neoclassical and Moorish architecture in design, which may explain why it felt less like the typical Spanish Colonial churches in Mexico, many of which follow the baroque style.
It may also owe to this being built when the Yucatan and the Americas were the frontier for Spain. The building materials for the church were even re-used stone from a Mayan city, T'ho, that had stood here before the Spanish arrived.
This picture was taken on one of the last afternoon's of my first visit to Merida. Each afternoon as the heat of the day started to break, these great clouds started forming. The result is my favorite type of feature-rich sky! I would custom order...
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...
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