Virgin of Almudena

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/virgin-of-almudena

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the period of creation?Late 15th to early 16th century (circa 1500)
2. What is the attributed artist?Diego Copín de Holanda (Netherlandish sculptor active in Spain)
3. Who is the Virgin of Almudena?She is a statue of Mary who is the patron saint of Madrid. The statue is a special religious figure that people in Madrid honor and pray to.
4. Where can I see the Virgin of Almudena?The statue is in the main cathedral of Madrid, called the Cathedral of Almudena. It is a very important place for people to visit and learn about the city’s history.

Medieval Period: The historical era in Europe spanning from the 5th to the 15th century, following the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Renaissance: A transformative period in European history (c. 14th-16th centuries) characterized by a revival of classical art, literature, and philosophy.
Patron Saint: A celestial advocate in Christianity, officially recognized as a special protector or guardian of a person, place, or group.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.