Signature Hall
The Hall of Signatures gets its name from the 17th-century table, with lyre-shaped legs and stretchers, which held the book where all the illustrious visitors to the house signed. Today, the book is no longer on display in this room, but it is well known that such important figures as Queen Fabiola of Mora and Aragón, Queen Sofía—when she was still Princess of Spain—and General Franco himself signed it. A lamp-column, a bronze writing desk, and other objects are inseparable companions of this table.
Decoration and Architectural Elements
The floor of the Hall of Signatures is partially covered by a large Persian rug, and from the ceiling hangs a beautiful 19th-century copper chandelier, similar to three others located in the Hall of the Madrilenians (not currently open to visitors), in the Tobías Room, and in the Admiral’s Bedroom (not currently open to visitors). The vaulted ceiling, made of lath and plaster, features a fresco-painted border decorated with festoons, scallop shells, vegetal elements, and ovals containing allegories of the four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.
Furniture of the Hall
Among the furniture in the hall—a sofa with polychrome decoration, chairs and small tables with a traditional Spanish character, chests of drawers, armchairs, and friar chairs—two Italian baroque-style cabinets transitioning into neoclassical stand out, with gilt fittings, located on either side of the signature table.
Paintings and Notable Works
Noteworthy is a series of six paintings on copper, belonging to the 17th-century Flemish school, specifically from the circle of the famous Flemish Baroque painter Frans Francken II, which depict scenes from the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ, such as The Wedding at Cana.
Other Elements of Interest
Next to the door leading to the Tobías Room is a folding scissors chair with a high backrest, topped at the ends with decorated shells; both the backrest and seat are upholstered in embossed and polychrome leather.
Visit to the Viana Palace
If you’re wondering what to visit in Córdoba, a great option would be the Viana Palace, by choosing one of our guided tours. This way, you can learn everything about the Hall of Signatures. Choosing to engage in quality tourism means choosing ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The Signature Hall gets its name from a 17th-century table that housed the book where illustrious figures who visited the house signed, such as Queen Sofia, Queen Fabiola, or General Franco.
A 19th-century copper chandelier, a Persian carpet covering part of the floor, and a vault decorated with frescoes representing allegories of the four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, and America stand out.
The hall features a polychromatic sofa, chairs, and small tables in Spanish popular style, dressers, armchairs, fraileros, and two Italian Baroque cabinets with gilded hardware located on either side of the signature table.
A series of six copper paintings from the 17th-century Flemish school, attributed to the circle of Frans Francken II, depicting scenes from the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ, such as 'The Wedding at Cana', is on display.
Among the unique objects is a bronze writing desk, a column lamp, and a high-backed folding scissors chair, decorated with shells and upholstered in embossed and polychromatic leather.
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