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Portugal, Alentejo, Evora, Historic centre of Evora, detail of wall of Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) covered with human bones and skulls
Filename: 940_18_A5010823.jpg
Size: 4975 x 3315 (15.4MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: DEA / V. GIANNELLA UIG
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
© DEA / V. GIANNELLA
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Portugal, Alentejo, Evora, Historic centre of Evora, detail of wall of Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) covered with human bones and skulls
Portugal - Alentejo - Evora. Historic centre of Evora (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1986). Saint Francis Church (Igreja de SA
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Media ID 9776559
© DEA / V. GIANNELLA
Abundance Bizarre Brown Evora Full Frame Horror Human Bone Human Skull Ossuary Portugal Spooky Traditional Wall Alentejo Capela Dos Ossos Chapel Of Bones Franciscan Order Saint Francis Church
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us on a haunting journey through the historic centre of Evora, Portugal. The intricate detail of the wall in the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) is covered with an eerie display of human bones and skulls, creating a spine-chilling atmosphere. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to a place where tradition meets the macabre. The brown hues and abundance of skeletal remains give this scene a truly bizarre quality. It is as if time has stood still within these walls, preserving the history and spirituality that permeate every inch. The horizontal composition allows us to take in every bone and skull, emphasizing their significance within this sacred space. Once part of Saint Francis Church (Igreja de SA), this ossuary serves as a reminder of our mortality and the fragility of life. Its inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1986 highlights its cultural importance and historical value. As we explore further into this photograph, it becomes evident that no people are present; however, their presence lingers in each carefully arranged bone. This absence adds to the overall sense of mystery surrounding this Franciscan order chapel. Intriguingly spooky yet undeniably fascinating, this full-frame capture by DEA / V. Giannella from Universal Images Group (UIG) invites us to contemplate our own existence while marveling at the unique beauty found amidst darkness and horror.
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