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Detail from a window depicting the Last Judgement: St. Michael weighs souls
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Detail from a window depicting the Last Judgement: St. Michael weighs souls
PC344949 Detail from a window depicting the Last Judgement: St. Michael weighs souls (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23188726
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Beast Demon Devil Judging Scales Soul Weighing Halo Monster
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail from a stained glass window depicting the Last Judgement at Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, France. The focal point of this intricate artwork is St. Michael, the archangel tasked with weighing souls on judgement day. In this scene, St. Michael stands tall and majestic, his halo glowing brightly as he holds a pair of scales in his hands. With great precision and solemnity, he carefully weighs each soul that approaches him. On one side of the scales are those who have led virtuous lives, their faces filled with hope and anticipation. On the other side are dark and menacing figures representing sinners who will face damnation. The attention to detail in this medieval masterpiece is truly awe-inspiring. Each figure is meticulously crafted - from the angelic beings surrounding St. Michael to the grotesque demons lurking below - all conveying a sense of divine justice being meted out. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we cannot help but be transported back in time to an era when art served not only as religious devotion but also as a powerful tool for storytelling and moral guidance. Through its vibrant colors and skillful composition, this photograph allows us to appreciate the beauty and significance of such historical artworks that continue to inspire wonderment centuries later.
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