Coche de la Corona Real - Madrid, España - Carriages and Coaches on Permanent Display on Waymarking.com

[ES] A finales del reinado de Fernando VII, las Reales Caballerizas encargaron a los principales maestros carroceros de Madrid, Fernando Rodríguez y Julián González, tres magníficos carruajes para las ceremonias más solemnes. Como esta berlina de gran gala estaba destinada a los reyes, se fabricó con especial riqueza material y complejidad técnica. Su sistema de doble suspensión o el tapizado interior proporcionaban al coche gran comodidad. La decoración de bronce dorado respondió a un programa iconográfico de exaltación del poder regio con temas mitológicos y representaciones alusivas a las virtudes del monarca. La corona de la que toma su nombre esta carroza está situada sobre su imperial o techo, y asentada sobre un doble globo terráqueo. En algunas ocasiones, se sustituía el pescante por un león coronado, realizado en madera tallada y dorada, con las patas delanteras apoyadas asimismo sobre dos mundos.

Materiales usados en su fabricación: Madera tallada y lacada; hierro, bronce dorado, cuero y vidrio; terciopelo de seda y bordados al matiz, bordados en realce con hilo metálico; pasamanería de oro y plata.

Fuente: Panel informativo

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[EN] This carriage belonged to Mariana of Austria, second wife of Philip IV and queen regent until her son Charles II came of age.

Towards the end of Ferdinand VII's reign, the Royal Stables ordered three magnificent carriages for the most solemn occasions from Madrid’s leading coachmakers, Fernando Rodriguez and Julian Gonzalez. This “Grand Gala Berlin” carriage was made for the king and queen's use, which explains the especially lavish materials and technical complexity. The twin-strap suspension system and rich interior upholstery made it an extremely comfortable vehicle. The iconography of the gilded bronze decorative programme extols royal power, with mythological subjects and imagery alluding to the monarch’s virtues. The crown for which this carriage is named rests on two terrestrial orbs atop the imperial or roof. On certain occasions, the driver's seat was replaced by a gilded wood carving of a crowned lion with its forepaws resting on two globes.

Materials used in its manufacture: Carved and lacquered wood; iron, gilded bronze, leather and glass; silk velvet and shading; raised embroidery with metallic thread; gold and silver trim.

Source: Information panel

Type and Quantity: 1 carroza - 1 carriage Opening Hours: De lunes a sábado: 10:00 - 20:00 Domingo y festivos: 10:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday and holidays: 10:00 - 19:00 Admission Fee: 14€ On-line Documentation: [Web Link]

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