Pennsylvania Museum BulletinNumber 24, October 1908 . 6o BULLETIN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM Alhambra by Boabdil, last of the Moorish kings of Granada, to Ferdinand Castile, in 1492. The two kings meet in the centre, Ferdinand V. surroundedby a large number of gentlemen of his court, mounted and on foot, whileBoabdils charger impatiently awaits him, and a few of his faithful followers. SPANISH DESK Showing Moorish Influence Carved, Inlaid and Gilded About 1600Gift of Mr. John T. Morris are seen dejected and unhappy issuing from the court. In the background arethe battlemented towers and w
Pennsylvania Museum BulletinNumber 24, October 1908 . 6o BULLETIN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM Alhambra by Boabdil, last of the Moorish kings of Granada, to Ferdinand Castile, in 1492. The two kings meet in the centre, Ferdinand V. surroundedby a large number of gentlemen of his court, mounted and on foot, whileBoabdils charger impatiently awaits him, and a few of his faithful followers. SPANISH DESK Showing Moorish Influence Carved, Inlaid and Gilded About 1600Gift of Mr. John T. Morris are seen dejected and unhappy issuing from the court. In the background arethe battlemented towers and walls of the Alhambra. The front of the chestshows a procession of penitents passing before the priests to receive ends, rails and feet are massively carved in relief, the whole making awork of striking beauty. While this piece shows evidences of the ravages oftime, it is in a remarkably good state of preservation and shows only slightrestoration. This fine example of sixteenth century work was purchased inGibraltar by Mr. John T. Morris and presented to the Museum. Scarcely less interesting is a Spanish desk showing Moorish influence, alsothe gift of Mr. John T. Morris. It is elaborately carved and inlaid with ivory BULLETIN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM 61 and lavishly gilded. This beautiful piece, which dates back to about 1600, isremarkably well preserved. A low-boy, or
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