He died January
22, 1553." Surrounding this inscription is another:
"Likewise lies here the generous lady Isabel Bacan, his good wife: she
died in the year 1551."
Above is a verse stating that he flourished with the strength given
him by God, and on an adjoining stone are the words;
"I have ended my cares. Hope and fortune, remain and seek others to
mock."
On another tombstone is the inscription:
"This tomb belongs to Don Francisco de Almansa, canon of this holy
principal church and commissioner of the Holy Inquisition, and to
his heirs."
There are many other interesting inscriptions. In one of the chapels
is an artistic gem, a well preserved picture of Our Lady of Antigua,
presented by Ferdinand and Isabella who are represented in an attitude
of devotion at the foot of the Virgin. It is probably by Antonio del
Rincon, their court painter. Other very old and obscure paintings in
the church are ascribed to Velazquez or Murillo. Another chapel,
adorned with the Dominican coat of arms in marble relief, is the
resting place of Dominican celebrities.
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