Detail of Virgin Mary in Majesty shown within a diamond and surrounded by two angels, 12th century frescoes of the vaulted ceiling of the apse of the Pre-Romanesque Chapel of Saint Martin de Fenollar (Sant Marti de Fenollar), 9th century, Maureillas Les Illas, Pyrenees Orientales, France. The Christ in Majesty within a mandorla can be seen on the ceiling of the choir. The frescoes are an outstanding piece of work, which greatly impressed modern artists, especially Pablo Picasso and Georges...
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Detail of Virgin Mary in Majesty shown within a diamond and surrounded by two angels, 12th century frescoes of the vaulted ceiling of the apse of the Pre-Romanesque Chapel of Saint Martin de Fenollar (Sant Marti de Fenollar), 9th century, Maureillas Les Illas, Pyrenees Orientales, France. The Christ in Majesty within a mandorla can be seen on the ceiling of the choir. The frescoes are an outstanding piece of work, which greatly impressed modern artists, especially Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in 1910. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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