Artesonado

[zafra52]

I know the picture is slightly of center, but sometimes when you look up with a camera there are obstacles in your way that do not allow you to position yourself where you want to be. Artesonado (Carved wooden ceiling) is a type of intricately joined wooden ceiling in which supplementary laths are interlaced into the rafters supporting the roof to form decorative geometric patterns. The pattern reminds you of Jewish and Moorish decorative elements and it is found in Spanish architecture of the Middle Ages.

[TonyT]

The workmanship and time it takes is amazing.

[zafra52]

Thank you Tony. It's laborious work for sure, but in those days the workers worked for very little.

[ozimax]

I wasn't aware of the word "artesonado" but yes it's amazing and found all over Europe I imagine.

[zafra52]

The word "artesonado" refers to this type of woodwork found in medieval Spanish buildings. In this case, it looks like a synagogue or mosque. However, you may find this intricate wood-workmanship also in some European buildings - maybe not with the same motifs.

[ozimax]

The word "artesonado" refers to this type of woodwork found in medieval Spanish buildings. In this case, it looks like a synagogue or mosque. However, you may find this intricate wood-workmanship also in some European buildings - maybe not with the same motifs.

Maybe, just maybe one day I could travel to Europe without work schedules and just enjoy it's people and architecture for a few months? One can only dream!

[zafra52]

In my case it's family. I love every one of them but they take so much time of your holiday. But, without my family and friends we would never had seen or visited so many places.