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So-called "Imervard-Cross", a version of the Italian "Volto Santo" Cross from Lucca, where Christ is not depicted as the suffering redeemer, but as Christ-King in ceremonial robe and gold belt. Oakwood, mid-12th
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So-called "Imervard-Cross", a version of the Italian "Volto Santo" Cross from...

Monastery Saint Emmeran, since 1812 residence of the Princes Thurn und Taxis: Ceiling fresco in the library, King Solomon, around 1740.
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Monastery Saint Emmeran, since 1812 residence of the Princes Thurn und...

Saint George and the Dragon, altar of Weltenburg Benedictine abbey church. Saint George rides against a painted background; the dragon raises its ugly head and the princess hides behind her veil: right and left Saints Martin and Maurus.
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Saint George and the Dragon, altar of Weltenburg Benedictine abbey church...

The Last Supper, with donors Philip II of Spain and Governor of the Netherlands Margarete of Parma. Around 1530
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The Last Supper, with donors Philip II of Spain and Governor of the Netherla...

King Philip II of Spain visiting a Dutch port. Window in the St. Janskerk, Gouda.
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King Philip II of Spain visiting a Dutch port. Window in the St. Janske...

Count Willem of Holland and Zeeland and his wife, the countess Ada. Stained glass window.
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Count Willem of Holland and Zeeland and his wife, the countess Ada....

The Adoration of the Magi (top) and Saint Francis Assisi receiving the stigmata, window in the Franciscan Church in Erfurt, Germany. Around 1235
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The Adoration of the Magi (top) and Saint Francis Assisi receiving the sti...

Chapelle ardente (funerary monument) erected for the funerarary procession held in Brussels for Emperor Karl V.,December 29,1558. From the book's hand-coloured copy, a gift from Spanish King Philip II to his Councillor Granvella. Printers: Plantin Moretus.
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Chapelle ardente (funerary monument) erected for the funerarary procession he...

Float with the three virtues Caritas, Fides and Spes (Charity, Faith and Hope), from the book describing the funerary procession held in Brussels for Emperor Karl V The only hand-coloured copy was a present from Spanish King Philip II to his Councillor Cardinal Granvella.
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Float with the three virtues Caritas, Fides and Spes (Charity, Faith and Hope...

Spanish nobles lead a riderless horse with Emperor Karl V's motto "Plus Ultra",in the funerary procession for Karl V held in Brussels in 1558. (The Emperor died in San Yuste and was buried in the Escorial, Spain) Book printed by Plantin-Moretus in Brussels.
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Spanish nobles lead a riderless horse with Emperor Karl V's motto "Plus Ult...

Nobles of many nationalities lead riderless horses in the funerary procession held for Emperor Karl V in Brussels, 1558. The only hand-coloured copy of the book was a present from Karl's son, Philip II, to his councillor Cardinal Granvella.Printers:Plantin-Moretus
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Nobles of many nationalities lead riderless horses in the funerary procession...

Heralds and Spanish nobles, heralds'coats, standards and caparisons with the Imperial Eagle, in the funerary procession held in Brussels for Emperor Karl V, 1558. The only hand-coloured copy of the book was a present of King Philip II to his Councillor Cardinal Granvella.
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Heralds and Spanish nobles, heralds'coats, standards and caparisons with the...