Cinco siglos de Consejo de Estado

Exhibition at the Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid tracing five centuries of the history of the Consejo de Estado, from the Spanish Monarchy to present-day Spain, through documents, books, paintings, sculptures and coins.

The exhibition traces the history of this institution from its beginnings in the 16th century to the present day. The route through the galleries brings together historical documents, books, paintings, sculptures and coins that show how the body adapted to the different political contexts of the country.

The pieces come from national archives such as the Archivo General de Simancas, the Archivo Histórico Nacional, the Archivo General de Palacio Real, the Archivo del Congreso de los Diputados and the Archivo del Consejo de Estado. Among them are materials ranging from the 16th century to the present, which gives a continuous view of the evolution of the institution.

The exhibition is designed for anyone who wants to understand the role of this body in shaping the Spanish state, from the Spanish Monarchy to the present day. It is a visit of a historical and documentary character, focused on the transformation of the institution over the centuries.