Mission - San Xavier Del Bac #3 by diomedes66
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Mission - San Xavier Del Bac
The Central Courtyard
The decaying church was helped in 1859 when the Gadsden Purchase added Arizona to the Santa Fe Diocese. The Bishop for the Santa Fe Diocese ordered a scout to Arizona, where they discovered San Xavier. Repairs were made with Diocese money and a priest was assigned to serve at San Xavier.
A school was begun several times at San Xavier. The church received funding through the government for school, but the first attempt in 1864 failed, as local Indians did not send their children. In 1895 a school was opened again, and a grant of $1,000 was given to repair the building. Classrooms were added on at the start of the century. In 1947 a new school was built next to the church for the Tohono O'odam children.
It is interesting that such a beautiful structure has no record of the architect, builders or artists responsible for creating it. It has been determined that no less than three artists painted the artwork inside the church.
Almost every available space inside has a painting or sculpture. The paintings have the look of folk and baroque art of religious figures. The colors, though faded are still brilliant and quite striking. The amount of artwork on the walls and ceiling is overwhelming, but breathtaking.
The debate about who the architect or builder was is fueled by the inscription "Pedro Boj. Ano die 1797 (a day in 1797)" on one of the wooden doors at the entrance. Many speculate that Pedro Bojorquez is the name of the builder, but this is discounted because he could also be a manufacturer of doors or a carpenter who placed his name there.
Another artistic scribbling - Your comments and suggestion are very highly valued and quite deeply appreciated.
Comments (53)
Fantastic land scaping here really a beautiful place.Love the p.o.v.and there are those wonderfull clouds again.They seem to follow you to each picture excellent job.vote
That ominous sky and great focus, really brings this photo to life, excellent image. V
awesome mood!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still that thretening sky! Great background for this lovely patio, and white arch.
what a fantastic most beautiful place and shot .. absolut wonderful !!!!!!!!!! vote
would love to visit..you make it so beautiful
wonderful place and sky.... brilliant photgraphy!!! love your eye!
That has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture that I have ever seen! I rather like the mystery surrounding it's conception...and once again you have captured that amazing frame of sky that so accentuates your subject. Amazing shot from an amazing and inspiring photographer. VOTE
Marvelously contrasting colors and textures. Looks a nice place to visit.
This is beautiful! I love the white of the church against that dark moody sky, and the deep greens of the trees just set it off perfectly! The colors don't get much better then this in my opinion! This is lovely courtyard to boot, the only little nag here is the greenery on top of the archway is a bit blurred, could have been caused by movement with a slower shutter? Easy enough to fix me thinks! Excellent composition and colors here! :)
Heavenly shot! Well done!
What a fantastic shot ... your photos are much superior to those I see in various galleries around Tucson. Excellent! V
Marvelous scene..what a great composition! Outstanding V :)
Excellent compo of this building building and surrounds :)
Awesome photo! I particulary like those cloud in the sky!
Oh! such a beutiful special place, the architecture is sublime and the feelin of peace and feelin that comes from this church is just so rich and full, I ador this serie, and thank you dear, wishes do come true some times, Eccellent V Lina
Very beautiful composition.
This photograph is stunning! Look at that sky in the background..it really looks like there may be a storm brewing! Love the colors in this...very beautiful phtotgraph! V!
I agree with all of the above!! Excellent!!! Perfect lighting, awesome sky, wonderful colors! This is perfect! VOTE
Amazing set of images Paul. Really beautiful!!! 20/20 next week? LOL
Oh a super building and I love all the plants. A great shot V Cathy xoxoxo
What a wonderful view of the courtyard of this restored mission. Thank you for this lovely view and piece of history!!!
La beautde ces courbes, Paul, est un ravissement....elles se projettent dans toutes les dimensions, dans les airs...sur terre.....faisant la part belle ces fantastiques jeux d'ombre et de lumie que tu manies avec tellement de brio....Et ce ciel, Paul, est divin, du reste il l'est toujours avec Toi..........MERVEILLEUX!! Guillaume.