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El Escorial
One Sheet vintage travel poster from around 1929 advertising Spain's El Escorial.
Poster Details

Title: The poster is titled in Spanish: "EL ESCORIAL LA MARAVILLA DEL RENACIMIENTO ESPAÑOL: PANTEÓN DE REYES" which translates to "El Escorial, The Wonder of the Spanish Renaissance: Pantheon of the Kings".
Artist: It was designed by the notable Spanish artist and illustrator Rafael de Penagos Zalabardo (1889-1954).
Publisher: The poster was produced for the Patronato Nacional del Turismo (PNT), Spain's National Tourism Board at the time.
Depicted Scene: The illustration shows the internal courtyard (the Patio de los Evangelistas, or Courtyard of the Evangelists) and the basilica of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. This complex functions as a royal palace, monastery, museum, and the final resting place for most Spanish monarchs.

About El Escorial
El Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Madrid, Spain. It was commissioned by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory and serve as a grand mausoleum for the royal family. It is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture known for its simplicity and severity of design.
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El Escorial