Question

Juan de Herrera and Juan Bautista de Toledo, aerial view (looking southeast) of El Escorial 23. Juan de Herrera and Juan Bautista de Toledo constructed El Escorial. The structure is simple in design and austere in detail. The architects focused on simplicity of form without ostentation. It amplified the character and personality of __________________ who was very conscientious, passionate about his religion, and proud about his dynasty. The Escorial echoed all those facets of his personality and character. a. Charles V b. Philip II c. King Ferdinand and Isabella d. Francis I

Answer 1

El Escorial echoed all those facets of Philip II's personality and character.

Explanation:

El Escorial is a mausoleum and a monastery located in the northwestern part of Madrid. It is also a royal monastery commissioned in 1563 by Philip II after the battle of St Quentin. Philip wanted to build a mausoleum because of his father's wish to construct a royal burial place.

With Juan de Toledo's design, the work started in 1563. After Toledo's demise, the designing work carried out by his assistant Herrera. Apart from the exact design Phillip also suggested many changes and supervised it. All the decorations and lightings in the interior reflected his personality and character.