MIssion San Jose No 1 is a photograph by Stephen Stookey which was uploaded on April 29th, 2014.
MIssion San Jose No 1
Established in 1720 by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus, Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo served as the model mission in Texas. Mission San Jose's... more
Title
MIssion San Jose No 1
Artist
Stephen Stookey
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Established in 1720 by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus, Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo served as the model mission in Texas. Mission San Jose's grand scale, exquisite architecture, and emphasis upon community drew heavy praise from visitors. The "Queen of the Missions," San Jose continues its spiritual mission to the residents of San Antonio.
The intricate stone carved entrance highlights the family lineage of the Virgin May and Jesus. The lower portion of the doorway features Mary's parents, St. Joachim (l) and St. Anne (r) holding the infant Mary. A vine motif leads to a depiction of the Virgin of Guadalupe is center above the door. The upper portion of the carving features St. Joseph (San Jose) holding the infant Jesus flanked by St. Dominic (l) and St. Francis of Assisi (r). The cross atop the facade represents Jesus.
In 1978 the United States National Park Service and the San Antonio Archdiocese entered into a cooperative agreement creating the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
The San Antonio Missions (The Alamo & San Antonio Missions National Historical Park) is an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Image captured with a Canon 5D Mark III & Canon 24-105 f/4L IS USM lens.
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April 29th, 2014
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Comments (46)
Michael Mazaika
Beautiful work and light, Stephen. These old misions are treasures. Well done. - Mike (V)
Robert Bales
Congrats for being selected to the feature page and it sure is very well deserving!! v/f/t
Stephen Stookey
Thank you to all who took the time to leave comments. I truly appreciate your gracious words of affirmation.
Beverly Guilliams
Excellent historic shot, Stephen................Love the history,texture,Carvings and your description.................v./f.
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