CEEH and Factum Arte disseminate the treasures of San Clemente, Toledo
The CEEH is working with Factum Foundation at the Royal Monastery of San Clemente in Toledo, digitising a unique selection of artworks and decorative elements. An active monastery of Cistercian nuns in the centre of the city, it was founded in the 12th century during the reign of King Alfonso VII.
The complex is notable for its Renaissance architecture (the convent was completely rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries), but it still contains elements from earlier periods, including a fragment of Romanesque wall paintings, a polychromed horseshoe archway with pointed and crossed arches, and a painted wooden ceiling featuring heraldic motifs.
Promoted by the CEEH, this new project focuses on recording the treasures of the Monastery with the aim of contributing to their preservation and dissemination through both digital and physical reproductions. This process will enable a rediscovery that supports the long-term maintenance of the building complex and the community it houses.
Facsimiles of the artworks and objects, created by Factum Arte from the digitised data, will be integrated in a new exhibition space under the convent, accessible to the general public. The facsimiles will provide a curated itinerary and context for a selection of original objects from the Monastery on display for the first time. The project seeks to facilitate new modes of access to the rich heritage of Toledo, highlighting the value of historic artefacts that are often overlooked.