Art Resource - AR9124658

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Capital, Vezelay Abbey Church, Burgundy, France

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Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower north side of the nave and depicts the punishment of Avarice and Slander (who has his tongue pulled out) by Generosity and Truth.

Unique Identifier AR9124658

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 5616px × 3744px

Photo Credit Manuel Cohen / Art Resource, NY

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