Stock Photo: Capital: St. Vincent and the Eagles

Capital: — This capital in the nave depicts the body of St. Vincent, a 3rd-century martyr, being protected by eagles. According to tradition, his body was abandoned naked in the wilderness to be desecrated by wild animals, but an eagle protected him. For the sake of symmetry, the sculptor has shown two eagles. A growling animal can be seen off to the left.

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Photo ID: 42139
Title: Capital: St. Vincent and the Eagles
Caption: This capital in the nave depicts the body of St. Vincent, a 3rd-century martyr, being protected by eagles. According to tradition, his body was abandoned naked in the wilderness to be desecrated by wild animals, but an eagle protected him. For the sake of symmetry, the sculptor has shown two eagles. A growling animal can be seen off to the left.
Credit: Holly Hayes
Status: All Rights Reserved
Date Created: June 4, 2008
Date Added: May 7, 2013
Last Updated: March 3, 2024
Coordinates: 46.9451680° N, 4.2991470° E
Camera: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 138 mm
ISO: 1600
File Size: 5.12 MB
Full Resolution: 4000 x 2529 pixels

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