San Jose Chapel, Seville

The Chapel of San José (Capilla de San José) in Seville was built by the local carpenters' guild. They decided in 1746 to expand the existing church by adding a new main chapel, a transept, a niche, and a retro-choir. The Seville community contributed to its construction through donations and continues to support it.

The project was completed in 1766. It included a new section at the front of the old church and a new main façade. The only part left from the original chapel is the Mudéjar-style wooden paneling at the entrance. The chapel as it stands today was built in two phases in the 18th century.

The first phase, from 1698 to 1717, left the nave, a side door, two Solomonic columns of the altarpiece, and a mural on the vault. The second phase, from 1746 to 1766, finished the rest of the chapel. This makes the Capilla de San José a prime example of Seville's Baroque architecture.

Despite its small size, it's one of the most ornately decorated Baroque churches in Seville. The main altarpiece features works by Duque Cornejo and reliefs showing the wedding of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph.

The main entrance is particularly noteworthy for its grandeur, contrasting with the church's small size. It's made of brick and tiles in Baroque style, matching the rest of the building. The façade is topped with a striking red-ochre bell gable, standing out against the predominantly orange tones of the façade.