Chapel of Naples
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18th-Century Chapter House, Monastery of GuadalupeMonastic Library of GuadalupeSaint Francis Endures Public HumiliationBanquet of Franciscans and DominicansAngel’s FaceThe Holy Spirit Descends upon Saint FrancisBaroque Façade of Monastery of GuadalupeSaint Francis Receiving the StigmataThe Virgin of Guadalupe and the Holy Trinity18th-Century Angel Relief SculptureChapel of Naples18th-Century Ceiling Rosette with AcanthusMartyrdom Study of a SaintSaint Francis Confronting the SultanStone Relief of God the FatherBaroque Ceiling Ornament with Gilded RosetteBaroque Relief of God the FatherBaroque Pipe Organ, Capilla de NápolesCamarín Chapel of the Virgin of GuadalupeSandstone Relief of God the Father18th-Century Virgin of the Immaculate Conception

Chapel of NaplesCapilla de Nápoles

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Constructed in the 18th century, the Chapel of Naples exemplifies Baroque style introduced to New Spain. Dedicated to the Virgin, it features depictions of saints and apostles. The dramatic architecture and gold-leaf altarpiece reflect Catholic ideals of glory and divine intercession. Designed to inspire devotion, the chapel conveys the power of faith through visual splendor and intricate craftsmanship.