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The crucifixion. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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The crucifixion. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, en...

The scouts return from the Valley of Eshkol, carrying a giant grape (Numbers 13,23). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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The scouts return from the Valley of Eshkol, carrying a giant grape (Numbers 1...

Eve hands Adam the apple; the snake has a crowned woman's head,(Genesis 3,1-6). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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Eve hands Adam the apple; the snake has a crowned woman's head,(Genesis 3,...

Joseph is thrown into the well by his brothers, (Genesis 37,18-24). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of altar: 460 cm
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Joseph is thrown into the well by his brothers, (Genesis 37,18-24). Verd...

Entombment of Christ. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper, 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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Entombment of Christ. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, en...

The tenth plague of Egypt: the Israelites paint their doorposts with the blood of the Easter lamb, the angel slays the firstborn of the Egyptians. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique,enamel on gilded copper 1181, for Prior Wernher of Klosterneuburg, Austria
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The tenth plague of Egypt: the Israelites paint their doorposts with the blood...

Jacob's benediction. On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and calls Judah a "sleeping lion",(Genesis 49,1-27). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve- technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for the Prior of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria.
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Jacob's benediction. On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and calls Judah a "...

Samson carries off the citygates of Gaza,(Judges 16,3) Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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Samson carries off the citygates of Gaza,(Judges 16,3) Verdun Altar, 51 plaques...

The translation of Enoch,(Genesis 5,24). Verdun Altar, 41 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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The translation of Enoch,(Genesis 5,24). Verdun Altar, 41 plaques in champsleve...

Noah's Ark and the arrival of the dove,(Genesis 8,10) Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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Noah's Ark and the arrival of the dove,(Genesis 8,10) Verdun Altar, 51 plaques...

God gives Moses the Ten Commandements, while angels blow trumpets,(Exodus 19,16). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneubirg, Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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God gives Moses the Ten Commandements, while angels blow trumpets,(Exodus 19...

The Second Coming. Christ, feet resting on a circular world, orders two angels to begin the partition of souls for the Last Judgement. Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper.1181, for Prior Wernher of Klosterneuburg, Austria.
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The Second Coming. Christ, feet resting on a circular world, orders two angels...