Venezia. Frari. A SINGULAR TOMB by apo43
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The Frari’s Basilica. The Chapter House. The tomb of Doge Francesco Dandolo. The Doge is laid to rest in Byzantine style urn which was once entirely covered in gold. On the front there is the Death of the Virgin surrounded by the apostles. In the centre of the sculpture is the Redeemer who is carrying Mary (with body and soul) up to Heaven in the form of a child in swaddling bands, while on the sides of the monument the anonymous artist portrays two angels (14th Century).
Comments (2)
xpersona
Bizancjum to mój ulubiony temat. Doskonałe zdjęcie Pozdrawiam miło..
durleybeachbum
One of the works I studied as part of my degree!