These are photos taken in March at Lambinet museum, where the abbess of Maubuisson's crosier representing an Agnus Dei is kept. It was made in the 13th and 15th centuries of crystal and silver. ----------------------------------
Ces photos ont été prises en mars au Musée Lambinet. La crosse de l'abesse de Maubuisson, datant des XIIIè et XVè siècles, représente un Agnus Dei en cristal de roche et argent.
Wow! Lois Anne would love this, she being into crystal, especially. Those religious folks sure did like fancy crosses and such!
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI thought the Lamb of God was softer and poorer than that.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Love the reflection.
ReplyDeleteWow shimmery.
ReplyDeleteBTW your dinner of the other day sounded scrumptious. Extra yums. MB
Oh wow this is sort of the exact opposite of my Rosines cakes.
ReplyDeleteA stunning masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteDe vrais tresors. Un magnifique objet qui a l'air assez grand si on considere les ampoules au plafond.
ReplyDeleteBonne semaine a toi aussi.
A really 'glassy' shot!
ReplyDeleteQue le cristal, si fragile, ait réussi à traverser les siècles, c'est un bel exploit!
ReplyDeleteHow very ornate and such a rich history! I learned quite a bit from this post, thanks!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and you did a fine job capturing it. I really must get to Versailles one day!!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the music here as well!
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magnifique travail, c'est superbe , on dirait de lav sculpture sur glace
ReplyDeleteJ'aime bien la lumière qui traverse le cristal. On a Presque l’impression qu’il s’allume soi-même.
ReplyDeleteTrès joli.
wow, look at that gorgeous crystal, such an amazing art form!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!
ReplyDeleteThe artist is very talented, I imagine work with crystal is difficult and the art is magnificent!
Léia
Gorgeous! Also love the reflection you caught in the photo ;D
ReplyDeleteSeulement un mot: WOW!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely piece of crystal and silver.
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What an idea! So beautiful.
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