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Detail of a Sarcophagus (stone)
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Detail of a Sarcophagus (stone)
MAE340504 Detail of a Sarcophagus (stone) by Spanish School; Monastery of Vallbona de les Monges, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Cistercian monastery dating from 13th and 14th century; ); ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22913058
© Paul Maeyaert / Bridgeman Images
Effigies Effigy Funerary Monument Niche C13th C14th Monastir
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of a stone sarcophagus, created by the Spanish School and located in the Monastery of Vallbona de les Monges, Catalonia, Spain. The monastery itself is an architectural marvel dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, known for its affiliation with the Cistercian order. In this image, we are transported to a medieval world where intricate craftsmanship meets solemnity. The interior of the sarcophagus reveals two effigies - one female and one male - both beautifully sculpted with remarkable attention to detail. These figures serve as poignant reminders of their eternal rest within this funerary monument. The composition captures our imagination through its play on light and shadow within a niche setting. It invites us to contemplate the lives these effigies once lived while pondering our own mortality. Photographer Paul Maeyaert skillfully brings out every nuance in this artwork, allowing us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also its artistic merit. With his keen eye for detail and sensitivity towards capturing emotion, Maeyaert transports us back in time through this timeless masterpiece. As we admire this photograph print from Fine Art Finder, let it serve as a reminder that art has the power to transcend time and connect us with our shared human experience across centuries.
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