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One of the watersprites which form the outer border of the ceiling of St. Martin in Zillis (top); King Rehoboam, son of King Solomon (bottom). From the 153 square wooden panels, 90x90 cm each, which form the ceiling of St. Martin in Zillis. 1109-1114
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One of the watersprites which form the outer border of the ceiling of St. M...

Christ praying on the Mount of Olives (left), the sleeping disciples (right). From the 153 panels, 90 x 90 cm each, which form the ceiling of St. Martin's church in Zillis. 1109-1114
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Christ praying on the Mount of Olives (left), the sleeping disciples...

Baptism; fresco from the vault of the center nave, Idensen church. Around 1130
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Baptism; fresco from the vault of the center nave, Idensen church. Around 1...

Interior of St.Johanneskirchlein, Puergg, Styria. Walls are covered with frescos from the late 12th. On the arch the name of God in kufic script; on the same wall painted curtains, two donors, Cain and Abel sacrificing; Romanesque cross 13th
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Interior of St.Johanneskirchlein, Puergg, Styria. Walls are covered with f...

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...

Jesse asleep, panel from the wooden ceiling in St. Michael, Hildesheim. The ceiling shows the Tree of Jesse. Early 13th
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Jesse asleep, panel from the wooden ceiling in St. Michael, Hildesheim....

Rood cross from Seckau Abbey church; Christ, Saint Mary and Saint John Apostle. Wood, 1160
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Rood cross from Seckau Abbey church; Christ, Saint Mary and S...

Coronation of Saint Mary by the Trinity. Altar. The Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are represented as three kings. Predella: Saint Mary and child, Saint Anne and donor Johannes Duernberger. From the bishop's chapel of Seckau Abbey church, 1489
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Coronation of Saint Mary by the Trinity. Altar. The Trinity, Father, Son...

Foolish virgins and knights, columns in the church of the Norbertinian nuns (around 1160), next to St. Prokop Church.
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Foolish virgins and knights, columns in the church of the Nor...

Woman with snake (Eve?), detail from a column of the church of the Norbertinian nuns (around 1160), next to St. Prokop Church.
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Woman with snake (Eve?), detail from a column of the church of the Nor...

Baptismal font in Skjeberg church, Norway, 1125-1150. Soapstone, English style, showing Christ, Saint Mary and the apostles. The font is large enough to immerse the entire body of the chid, as was the medieval custom.
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Baptismal font in Skjeberg church, Norway, 1125-1150. Soapstone, English style...

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...