17 Works, Today, March 24th. is artist José María Casado del Alisal’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #82

The Battle of Clavijo is a mythical battle. However, it was believed for centuries to be historical, and it became a popular theme of Spanish traditions regarding the Christian expulsion of the Muslims. The stories about the battle are first found centuries after it allegedly occurred; according to them, it was fought near Clavijo between Christians, led by Ramiro I of Asturias, and Muslims, led by the Emir of Córdoba.

In the legend, James, son of Zebedee, an Apostle of Jesus, and future Saint James/Santiago, who died 800 years earlier, suddenly appeared and led an outnumbered Christian army to gain its victory. He became the patron saint of Spain. More on The Battle of Clavijo

José María Casado del Alisal (1830/32–8 October 1886) was a Spanish portrait and history painter…

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