The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-28

"The FaWn, by Praxiteles; Venuso
and a. AIercnry.'S &. after sthef conception
Of Jean de Bologna; Jupiter on the
Eagle, and at each side Of the throne
statues I. ct iPr11d deuce and Justice, repre-,
sented as: the councillors of kings.
ss The Royal Throne. rs, SIS 81.
&, The royal throne is under a, superb
red canopy, situated above the steps,
earpeted in the same color. AT either
side stand four gilt lions, represented u
controlling the world IS ts1 .E,.S: Il Il
The ceiling forms brilliant contrast,
being clear and luminous. It was exc.
cuted by the famous Venetian painter
sTiepolo, and is said to be- one of the
most finished. decorative works in the
composition is s.The Glory Of the Span
ish Monarchy, represented by proud
matron seated on a throne and attended
by allegoricals deities, contemplating a;
sky peopled, by numerous figures, among
them Mercury, the symbol Of material
prosperity. Il v
In the corners appear picturesque
groups of types Of the; different Span
ish regions and the products of the
eneemS f{sa d in an a thegge
sculptured hmedallions BY Michel, rep
resenting the great rivers of Spain. :.
The imagination of some recent Wis
itors to this gorgeous apartment has
led to the report that Princess Ena
greatly resembles the proud matron
seated on throne, which forms the
chief decoration representing the glory
Of Spain. 800 = ~ y
Luxurious Furniture. ..,,.,.
Many of the salons are decorated
with rich embroidered cloths, and the
luxurious furniture and ceiling were
painted by Mangs, Balyen, Velasques,
Vincento Lopez and Juan Rivera. This
furniture has been the slow growth, of
the luxury-loving kings Of Spain and
represents an incalculable outlay. Many
of the salons are veritable museums
Formerly it was not possible ade-
quately to admire the beauties of the
palace. as its, vastness made it rather
dark but the, modern innovation <of
electric lights has brought out all it's
glories. Nowhere are the electric lights
used with more dazzling effect than in
the. Sale .desa >Ambassadeurs, with it's
majestic thrones on which Alfonso and
his queen will soon be seated.
Princess. Ena is said to take special
interest in the china hall; not be-
cause the royal china is kept there, but
because the ceiling and walls are COW
cred with porcelain, the, Jennings of
which are cleverly concealed by figures
in polychrome relief.
Dining Hall.
Another sumptuous salon is the large
dining hall, decorated with tapestry
woven in gold and silk, by Panne-
maker, in Brussels, for Philip II. It
is in six different landscape panels,
representing the amorous 81 isodes of
Vertumuio and Pomona in delightful
garden. Vertumuio is represented as
Bacchus soliciting the favor of a
| nynph, whose affection he finally con-
Quers.
Besides the foregoing main apart
ments there are many others of great
richness. Some Of them contain famous
collections Of old clocks; others, includ-
ing the chapel, contain most interesting
relics Of the Christian era. The Old
tapestries Of the palace, about 1900
in number, have no equal either in
artistic execution or intrinsic value
| The library contains more than 100,.
900 volumes and 100000 manuscripts
many Of them. unique. Such is the
truly royal residence Of the queen of
Spain.