The West Doorway with the Five Wise Virgins (left) and the Five Foolish Virgins (right) sculptures, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City, Ireland.

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Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in the city of Cork, Ireland. The Ornate West Doorway features the Five Wise Virgins (left) and the Five Foolish Virgins (Right) It was the first major commission for the Victorian architect William Burges, who designed most of Fin Barre's architecture, sculpture, stained glass, mosaics and interior furniture. It was completed in 1879.

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Size: 3811px × 2808px
Location: Cork, Ireland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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