"Homo sapiens is the species that invents symbols in which to invest passion and authority, then forgets that symbols are inventions."
~Joyce Carol Oates, American author
The trompe l'oeil ceiling over the entrance of the San Sebastian Church (see yesterday's post) includes some of the heraldic symbols of Catholic bishops: the miter (headdress) in the middle, the crosier (staff), and Patriarchal cross.
The chandelier is real.
3 comments:
magnifique ce trompe l'oeil
The trompe l'oeil ceiling is quite magnificent! Love that quote and your last statement!
The detail is spectacular!
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