Paul Christian Gordon

Évora UNESCO World Heritage Site

Évora, Portugal: Altar of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones). The important monument was built in the 16th century by a Franciscan monk next to the Church of St. Francis. The intention of the morbid chapel was to prod his fellow brothers into contemplation and transmit the message of life being transitory.

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Image Size: 2040x1360 / 2.2MB; http://www.pauloutwest.com; Alentejo Capela dos Ossos Chapel of Bones Christian Europe Iberia Jesus Christ Portugal Roman Catholic altar arch bones chapel church corpses crucifix death decoration human remains icon landmark macabre medieval monument morbid nave ornamentation pillar rows shrine skeletons skulls Évora Évora District
Contained in galleries: Alentejo & Algarve

Évora, Portugal: Altar of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones). The important monument was built in the 16th century by a Franciscan monk next to the Church of St. Francis. The intention of the morbid chapel was to prod his fellow brothers into contemplation and transmit the message of life being transitory.