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Lower Chapel, Sainte-Chapelle , Paris, 1248. Right under the Sainte-Chapelle, this chapel was the parish church for the inhabitants of the palace, the seat of government. As the weight of the Chapelle sits squarely on top of this one, its windows are small and its ceiling is low... [1080x1489] [OC]
6 days ago · Sainte-Chapelle. Closed. Next opening on 18 April 2024 at 09:00. See all the schedules. Price : 13€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU. Reserve your ticket. UNESCO.
4 days ago · The Book is named for Esther who is a Jewish heroine who is a leader in her own right. The name “Esther” means “star;” her Hebrew name was Hadassah which means “myrtle” (Esth 2:7). It was during the Book of Esther that the Persian Empire was ruling the world (539-331 B.C.) Much like the Book of Exodus, the story here speaks of ...
5 days ago · This essay about the Book of Esther examines its narrative, central themes, and historical significance within the Jewish tradition. Set in the Persian Empire, it recounts the story of Esther, a Jewish woman who becomes queen and thwarts a plan to exterminate her people.
3 days ago · Henri Émile Benoît Matisse ( French: [ɑ̃ʁi emil bənwa matis]; 31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. [1] Matisse is commonly regarded, along with Pablo ...
1 day ago · Stained glass windows of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, completed in 1248, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220 in the Gothic style The Palazzo Farnese , in Rome , built from 1534 to 1545, was designed by Sangallo and Michelangelo and is an important example of renaissance architecture .
6 days ago · Examples of Providence in the Book of Esther: Esther “just happens” to find favor with the royal official in charge of the beauty contest (2:9). Mordechai “just happens” to overhear the plot against the king (2:21–22). The king “just happens” to welcome and point his scepter at Esther (5:2).
