Germany. Aachen Cathedral. Palatine Chapel. Frontal of Main Altar, know as Pala d'Oro. 1000. Golden panels. Relief.

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Aachen Cathedral. Palatine Chapel. Frontal of Main Altar, know as Pala d'Oro. 1000. Golden panels depicting Christ enthroned inside a mandorla (centre) flanqued by Virgin Mary and St. Michael. Small medaillons depicts symbols of Four Evangelists and the other scenes represents the Passion of Christ. Detail. Germany.

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Size: 5463px × 4074px
Photo credit: © Prisma Archivo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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