Sculpture, Chapter House, Fontevraud Abbey, Loire
Grotesque head, sculpture at the base of ribs of the vaults of the Salle Capitulaire or Chapter House, 16th century, at Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Loire Valley, Maine-et-Loire, France. The abbey was founded in 1100 by Robert of Arbrissel, who created the Order of Fontevraud. It was a double monastery for monks and nuns, run by an abbess. The abbey is listed as a historic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13444335
Media ID
45149290
Size
8688px x 5792px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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