The picture shows the circular courtyard of the Palace of Charles V, an important Renaissance building within the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The architecture is characterised by two surrounding columned galleries - Doric columns in the lower section and Ionic columns in the upper section - which completely enclose the courtyard. The columns are made of conglomerate stone and carry a richly decorated entablature that reflects the classical formal language of the Renaissance. The floor is made of polished stone and reflects the light, emphasising the structure of the interior.
The picture shows the circular courtyard of the Palace of Charles V, an important Renaissance building within the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The architecture is characterised by two surrounding columned galleries - Doric columns in the lower section and Ionic columns in the upper section - which completely enclose the courtyard. The columns are made of conglomerate stone and carry a richly decorated entablature that reflects the classical formal language of the Renaissance. The floor is made of polished stone and reflects the light, emphasising the structure of the interior.