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The Tomb of Abbess la Beata Urraca Lopez de Haro (1170 – 1262 (92)) in THE CISTERCIAN ABBEY (FOR NUNS) OF SANTA MARIA DEL SALVADOR CAÑAS (LA RIOJA) - FOUNDED IN 1170
Some other memorable tombs in Spain and Portugal
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On the left, three Abbots, three Bishops and other mourners adorn the tomb of La Beata Urraca Lopez de Haro (1170 – 1262 (92)) (Abbess from 1225) in the Chapter House. They are juxtapositioned on the right by some weepin an wailin monks, society women (with the hats) and more composed monks.
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On the other side of the tomb the nuns queue to join in and also sit at the Abbess' toes above, though sadly her crozier is mostly missing.
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From the right at the head end - Urraca as a child (right), Urraca as Abbess, Urraca receiving the keys of heaven from Saint Pater on her death
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An abbot gives his condolences to the leading nun. All the nuns in the procession have distinctive faces and body postures - you can see the one on the left wiping a tear from her eye.
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At the back of the line, a nun gives an abbot a see you later "roughish smile" (as the guide explains).
Photo from Edilesa monograph no 49 (right)
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Footpiece - Urraca's soul about to be catapulted to heaven
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