Saturday 14 March 2009

A sideways glance at the royal chapel altar

Well, I've decided to make you wait a bit before I tell you what I was doing at the royal chapel on my half day off work! Instead, to put you into the mood, here's a detail of the amazing gold and marble altar!
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J'ai finalement décidé de vous faire attendre un peu pour vous raconter ce que je faisais dans la chapelle du château mon jeudi après-midi de congés... En attendant, et pour vous mettre dans l'ambiance, voici un détail de l'incroyable autel tout de marbre et doré paré.

11 comments:

Lowell said...

I was stunned by the incredible works of art and carvings and, well, everything at Versailles - just everywhere we went. The people who created all of these things were indeed geniuses of creativity.

Have a great weekend!

Frankie / Nick said...

Truly beautiful, such amazing detail and precision, a treasure indeed.

Arnaud said...

Bon bah on attend la suite .... demain peut etre ??

Linda said...

Exquisite detail. Je ne suis jamais allee a Versailles - malgre beaucoup de temps passe en France. Hmmm, un petit sejour a Paris pour mon anniversaire? Je vais 'travailler' sur mon mari (qui malheureusement n'est pas francophile). Vous devez m'excuser le manque d'accents - je n'arrive pas a les importer a Blogger.

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful! Versailles is full of treasures!

Emma Bond said...

Cant have enough of gold!

Fabrizio Zanelli said...

Uhmm... You were according the organ?

crocrodyl said...

Really beautiful! Great perspective! Excellent photo!

Anonymous said...

The details of this church and its art are inspiring.

gogouci said...

The ornate details of the decor are magnificent. How lucky you are to have the opportunity to not only visit but watch a concert and leave work early. I'm jealous.

Unknown said...

Beautiful detail of the gorgeous altar!