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Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Institución Príncipe de Viana, 1990-
Image Source: Catálogo Monumental de Navarra (1990?- , v, III: fig. 59)
Copyright Instructions: PERMISSION NOT AVAILABLE -- IMAGE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE

INFORMATION

Font ID: 08039LAR
Object Type: Baptismal Font1
Font Century and Period/Style: 16th century, Renaissance
Church / Chapel Name: Iglesia Parroquial de San Miguel
Font Location in Church: The font is now [ca. 1990+] moved to the East end, near the altar, from its original position
Church Patron Saint(s): St. Michael
Church Notes: 12th-13thC church; modified 16th-17thC
Church Address: C. el Pinar, 4, 31251 Larraga, Navarra, Spain -- Tel.: +34 948 71 10 66
Site Location: Navarra, Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Spain, Europe
Directions to Site: Located at the junction of the NA-6130 & the NA-6110, just S of the NA-132 between Estella and Tafalla, 35-40 km SSW of Pamplona
Ecclesiastic Region: Diócesis de Pamplona
Font Notes:
Described and illustrated in the Catálogo Monumental de Navarra (1990?- , v, III: 127 and fig. 59) as a baptismal font of the 16th century; hemispherical basin with ribbed pattern; the upper basin sides are surrounded by a band of angel heads alternating with female heads an foliage; the octagonal pedestal base has panelled sides and ends down in a square foot, each angle adorned with a lion head. Described and illustrated in the Gran Enciclopedia der Navarra (1990, v. 6: 429 and ill. on p. 427)

COORDINATES

UTM: 30T 594391 4713337
Latitude & Longitude (Decimal): 42.566667, -1.85
Latitude & Longitude (DMS): 42° 34′ 0″ N, 1° 51′ 0″ W

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone
Number of Pieces: two
Font Shape: hemispheric, mounted
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round

REFERENCES

  • Gran enciclopedia Navarra (11 vols.), Pamplona: Caja de Ahorros de Navarra, 1990, vol. 6: 429 and ill. on p. 427
  • García Gainza, María Concepción, Catálogo monumental de Navarra, Pamplona: Gobierno de Navarra, Arzobispado de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, [1990?], vol. III: 127 and fig. 59