Lisbon
Lisbon
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At first glance, this seems to be a set of mirrored images, but it is not. Look closely at the corners, for example.
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At first glance, this seems to be a set of mirrored images, but it is not. Look closely at the corners, for example.
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A nimbus (or cross nimbus) reresents the Lamb of God
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A nimbus (or cross nimbus) reresents the Lamb of God
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Mary and Martha
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Mary and Martha
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At the tile museum
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At the tile museum
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The Annunciation (The moon below her feet is the giveaway)
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The Annunciation (The moon below her feet is the giveaway)
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Normally I would be irritated that I could not get rid of the light flare, but this time I think it goes with the image.
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Normally I would be irritated that I could not get rid of the light flare, but this time I think it goes with the image.
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Representation of a tabernacle--the holy sacrament
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Representation of a tabernacle--the holy sacrament
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John the Baptist with the Lamb of God
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John the Baptist with the Lamb of God
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Peacocks and exotic animals
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Peacocks and exotic animals
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The double-headed eagle is symbolic of the Hapsburg rulers of Portugal. How many animals can you spot?
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The double-headed eagle is symbolic of the Hapsburg rulers of Portugal. How many animals can you spot?
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Detail of the double-headed eagle
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Detail of the double-headed eagle
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Tiles with the Portuguese blue waiting restoration
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Tiles with the Portuguese blue waiting restoration
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Tiles waiting for restoration
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Tiles waiting for restoration
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There is a lot of work involved with the tile restoration.
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There is a lot of work involved with the tile restoration.
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Retablea (altarpiece) in chapel of St. Anthony. The chapel was reconstructed after the earthquake of 1755.
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Retablea (altarpiece) in chapel of St. Anthony. The chapel was reconstructed after the earthquake of 1755.
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The chapel glows with gold covering much of the surface.
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The chapel glows with gold covering much of the surface.
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Several large tile paintings cover the walls in the chapel.
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Several large tile paintings cover the walls in the chapel.
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Several large tile paintings cover the walls in the chapel.
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Several large tile paintings cover the walls in the chapel.
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Detail from one of the tile paintings. [Note the Portuguese blue color.]
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Detail from one of the tile paintings. [Note the Portuguese blue color.]
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Tile painting in chapel
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Tile painting in chapel