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Today\u2019s post is dedicated to a wonderful church that we discovered thanks to Manuel Haro, art historian and secretary of the Ateneo Antoniorrobles. The church in question is the Iglesia de la Asunci\u00f3n de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora, in the municipality of<\/strong> Robledo de Chavela in the province of Madrid (Spain)<\/strong>. It is a fortified church of exceptional artistic beauty. Strategically located on a hilltop, the church was built in various stages and styles (Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance). Although only a few gargoyles<\/strong> <\/a>remain, it is worth examining them in detail, as they form part of an exceptional monument whose interior is home to some genuine artistic treasures.<\/p>\n Before discussing the gargoyles, let\u2019s take a look at some of these treasures inside the church. The artistic gems on display include the main altarpiece, a Hispano-Flemish work dating back to the early sixteenth century. It is a pleasure to feast our eyes on this altarpiece with its 32 panels and two seventeenth-century canvases, which together constitute a jewel in the crown of Madrid\u2019s artistic heritage.<\/p>\n Also of note inside the church is the thirteenth-century baptismal font and the bust of St John the Baptist, which is displayed in the Chapel of the Passion and stands out for the exceptional detailing of the cut on the saint\u2019s neck. The sculpture is attributed to Alonso Berruguete.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\t\t