Stock Photo: Cloister

Cloister

Image Details

Photo ID
388
Title
Cloister
Caption
The peaceful cloister of Fontenay Abbey, looking east to the chapter house and monks' dormitory. The abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118. The church was dedicated in 1147 and the monastic complex was completed by 1200. The cloister is where monks spent most of their free time, usually reading, working or praying. Some capitals are decoratively carved, but only with restrained stiff-leaf designs.
Credit
Holly Hayes
Status
  All Rights Reserved
Date Created
May 30, 2008
Date Added
November 11, 2009
Last Updated
March 6, 2024
Coordinates
47.6393690° N, 4.3896390° E
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Focal Length
17 mm
ISO
100
File Size
5.88 MB
Full Resolution
3839 x 2554 pixels

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