DO YOU KNOW ? CHURCH OF SAN JOAQUIN, ILOILO. Built in 1869, the church distinguished itself from the other churches in the Philippines because of its MILITARISTIC theme. Carved on a disproportionately large pediment on the facade is an intricate relief depicting the Spanish victory over the Moroccan forces in the BATTLE OF TETUAN, part of the Spanish-Moroccan War of 1859-60. The low relief mural captures the drama of victory where cavalry and infantry are tearing down Moorish defense. So intricate is the sculpture that even the expression of agony of wounded soldiers is visible. The title of the composition RENDICCION DE TETUAN is carved at the base of this animated relief. The National Historical Institute has listed the church as a NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE. (Explore Iloilo.Com) #WAFP
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 01:04:46 +0000
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