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Metadata
Title |
Door Lintel |
Object ID |
2010.1.4aR |
Collection |
COLONIAL |
Object Name |
Lintel |
Date |
16 th century |
Material |
Stone - Limestone |
Dimensions |
H-54 W-23 L-69 cm |
Description |
Lintel found in 1937 in the well of the Governor's Castle at Sevilla la Nueva, currently Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann, Jamaica. Jamaica was a Spanish colony between 1494 -1655, with the Governor's Castle being constructed between 1509 - 1513, by Governor Juan de Esquivel. It was the first official residence of the Spanish Governor in Jamaica. The excavation of the castle well also contained other panels and sculptured fragments. The panel pictured is just half of a bigger fractured door panel that depicts another lion supporting a scrolled shield bearing 12 stars and 10 heart shaped shields. The two halves of the panel come together to form a coat of arms, that has been linked to Francisco de Garay, who was Governor of Jamaica from 1514-1523. A Lintel is a horizontal architectural element place in the opening above the door way to provide structural support for the wall above the door way. They have been used for thousands years but in modern time their use is more decorative than functional. |
Credit line |
Courtesy: Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may att |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |