Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

walls are hung with crimson velvet
and gilt ornaments. the brightness Of
which has been toned down by time.
The enormous mirrors which came
from the royal factory Of la Granja,
are surrounded 10y heavy gold frames
o fthr time of Charles IN. while. inter-
y~ning statues of bronze ANA marble
represent heroes. pagan gods ami al
I"g"rira iigul.%r. Som" of the notable
adnmmcmts Of this remarkable apart
ii"Ih are The FIwn" by PraXiitlrs;
Venus" and "Mrrcury" after the con-
crntion Of Jean dc bologna: Jupiter
un the Eagle" ana at each side Of the
throne statues Of Prudence and Jus
tice, represented as thu counselor3 of
Kings.
The royal throne is under = superb
red canopy. situated above the steps
richly carpctcd in the same color At
either side #;and four gilt lions. repre-
scented as controlling the world. Tn"
ceiling forms Il brilliant contrast. be
ing clear ANA luminous. 1t was cXecut-
cd by the famous Venetian painter
Tiepolo and is said to be one of the
most finished decorative works in the
world. The idea developed in this vast
composition is "'fhc GLORY of the Span
iSh Monarchy" rrpreScmtc by Il proud
matrnn seated on Il throne ana attend
ed by allcgorical dritirS contemplating
Il Sky pcoplrd by numerous figures.
among them Mercury, the symbol Of
material prosperity. In the corners al,-
pear picturesque groups of types of
The different Spanish regions. and the
n1nIlIrtc n IN. rtrnNinnnC. .lrI ~ i'm
al allrsnric;rl ensemble. In the angles
there are Sculptorcd mcdaiionS by
Michel. representing the great rivers
Of Spain. The imagination Of some
recent visitors to this gorgeous apart
mcnt has led to the report that Prime
eSs Ena greatly resembles the proud
matrnn seated on Il throne which
forms the chief decoration representing
tie Glory of Spain.
Many Of I'll" salons are decorated
With rich embroidered cloths. and the
luxurious furni:ur" ami ceilings We're
tainted Ivy Manga. I;nlyrn, N"llSqucz.
Ni"rnt" Lopez and Juan Rivera. This
furniture has been the slow growth CT
tie luxury loving Kings Of Spain. ana
r"2rcSo MS IN incilcul.thr outlay. Many
e the s;linuS are V"rit;hp museums.
Formerly il Was not nnsSibl- 10 AIDE"
qIatcly admire tie beauties OF "a. pa
ace. US its VIStncGS made il rather
dark. but thu modern innovation Of
clrctri" lights has brought out al Of its
Clc rit%. Nowhere are the electric lights
used with more dazzling effect than in
| the sale dtS AmhaFSadcurS. With its
ma i.'~tic thrones on Is hich Alfonso ana
| his Queen viii soon he seated togcth-
tr.
| Princess Ena is said to take special
Interest in the China hall. SO-cailcd. not
| hcr:IuSo tn" royal China is kept there.
| hut bccauS" the ceilings ana walls are
| covered With-purc"laimc, the joinngs of
| which are cleVcrly concealed by figures
| in Polychromc relief. Another Sumptu-
cuS salon is the large dining han.
| decorated with tapestry WUVcn in gold
| and silk. by Pann"maker. in Brussels.
Ton Philip II. II is in six different land
scare panels. representing the amor
| Gus rpiSudeS Of Nrrtunuio and POno-
ma in a delightful garden. Nertumuio is
| represented as q Bacchua soliciting TN.
| taVors Of 4 nymph, whose affection he
| finally connucrs.
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