Apse Collection (#48)

SANT CLIMENT DE TA܌L, Master of (12th century)
SANT CLIMENT DE TA܌ L, Master of (12th century)

SPAIN. ARAGON. ZARAGOZA. Zaragoza. Cathedral-La Seo (14th-16th c.). Mudejar apse. Mudejar art. Architecture

Apse from the church in Esterri de Cards. 11th c. Decorated with a representation of the Pantocrator and the Tetramorphos

Apse from the church in the Castle of Orcau. end 11th c. Detail of Saint Paul. Romanesque art. Fresco

Convent of St John at Mustair
Convent of St John at Mstair. Central apse frescos decorated with a Pantocrator. SWITZERLAND. Mustair. Convent of St. John

Apse from El Burgal. 11th c. Left detail: the Virgin represented with the chalice and St. Peter holding the keys. Work ascribed

PEDRET, Master of (12th century). Apse from Santa Maria d Aneu. end 11th c. On the semicircular wall elements of the visions of Isaiah and Ezekiel are synthesized

PEDRET, Master of (12th century). Apse from Santa Maria d Aneu. 11th c. On the semicircular wall elements of

Germany, Bavaria, Konigsee. The quaint Chapel of St. Bartholoma is nestled in a maple grove on the Konigsee in Bavaria, Germany

BYZANTINE ART. Hodegetria Church or Aphendiko Church. Built in 1310. Inside view. The central nave. Mystras. Province of Lakonia. Peloponnese

France, Corsica. Interior of church in Calvi

BENEFIT CONCERT, 1853. Amateur concert in aid of the funds of the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne infirmary. Wood engraving, English, 1853

Ruins of St. Sofia Church, The Old Metropolitan Church, The Bishops Palace, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nessebar, Bulgaria, Europe

Salonica - St Dimitrius Church
The exterior of the Apse of the Church of St Dimitrius, Salonica, Greece

Luxor Temple Columns
The distinctive shape of the columns of the Temple at Luxor. This view shows evidence of the later re-use of the site in the apse of a Christian Church at the rear

Detail of 13th century apse Byzantine mosaics, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo Santa Maria dell Assunta), Torcello Island, Venice Lagoon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Apse of Pieve of St. Mary, Piazza Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

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The apse, a prominent architectural feature found in churches across Europe, holds great historical and artistic significance. In Caen, France, the Saint Etienne Church and Abbey proudly display their magnificent apse, drawing visitors from near and far to admire its grandeur. Meanwhile, in the Vall de Boi in Spain's Boi Valley, the church of Sant Climent de Taüll showcases a breathtaking Pantocrator within its apse - a true masterpiece of religious art. Moving on to Oppenheim in Germany, we encounter an enchanting apse dating back to 1872. Created by E I Roberts, this architectural gem stands as a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship. Across the English Channel lies Kings College Chapel in London - an iconic example of British architecture boasting an awe-inspiring apse that leaves spectators speechless. In Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, one cannot help but be captivated by the interior view of its majestic apse. The sheer magnitude and intricate details leave visitors humbled by centuries of devotion and faith. Similarly impressive is the Church of St Ignatius Loyola at Campus Martius; located in Italy's capital city itself. Venturing southwards into Naples' Campania region brings us face-to-face with another remarkable sight: the Interior of Church Gesu Nuovo. Its stunningly adorned apse transports worshippers into a realm where beauty intertwines with spirituality. Further eastward lies Venice's Veneto region where St Mark's Basilica beckons with its opulent interior view featuring yet another splendidly designed apse - truly mesmerizing all who enter its hallowed halls. Notably situated in Lazio Frosinone Alatri is S. Maria dei Padri Scolopi whose exquisite apse serves as both a visual delight and spiritual sanctuary for those seeking solace amidst life’s chaos. Finally journeying through Spain reveals Toro’s Zamora province, where an apse of remarkable beauty graces the landscape.