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"Cloister, Tower and Church: Diptych" Father Jerome Tupa 46" x 40" left, 59" x 48" right / Oil on canvas 1998

Santa Inés Santa Inés, founded in 1804, was the only Mission founded by Father Esteban Tápis. Although it deteriorated after Spain cut off Mission funding, the buildings were never completely abandoned. The church and interior decorations have been restored to look as close to the original as possible. The tower with three bells is a distinctive feature of the church. This painting is called a diptych because it includes two distinct paintings or panels. Each panel remains incomplete by itself, relying on the other to form a complete picture. See the watercolors of Santa Inés or click on the painting at left to see a full-screen image.

Other Mission Santa Inés sites:
Virtual Guidebook to El Camino Real, The Cemetery Area at Mission Santa Ynez. Don Bain (author and photographer of The Virtual Guidebooks)
Santa Inés, 4 pages from one family's personal travel journal. Includes current photos, commentary, and links to other sites.
Santa Inez Mission Tour consists of numerous photos including the Chapel, Grounds, Museum Plants, Ruins, Signs, Statues and Fountains.
Old Mission Santa Inés, Official Website of Old Mission Santa Inés, is an extensive site that includes history, photos, and a slideshow. Available in Spanish!
California Mission History site, Santa Inés. The California Mission Site. Ed. The Civic Group. 24 Sept. 1998.
Santa Ines Mission Mills from the Santa Barbara Historic Trust for Preservation website.

First posted April, 2001.

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