Allegory of 'The Tree of Life'
El Arbol de la Vida
A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

šŸ“œ A curious memento mori painting, "The Tree of Life" (El Arbol de la Vida), hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.
šŸ” Created by Ignacio de Ries in the 17th century, it depicts a riotous party in a tree while death hacks at its trunk.

Why Go

šŸ–¼ļø Experience a unique 17th-century allegorical painting.
ā›Ŗ Admire the splendid Gothic architecture of Segovia Cathedral.
šŸ¤” Reflect on the finitude of life and past ages.

Tips

šŸ“ Located in the Immaculate Conception Chapel within the Cathedral.

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