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Stone Hymns: The Textures of Strasbourg
An intimate photographic study of Strasbourg Cathedral. Moving past the grand scale of the monument, this series captures the quiet dialogues between light and ancient stone, revealing the intricate artistry hidden in plain sight.
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The Enthroned Madonna of Strasbourg
An intimate close-up capturing the beautifully preserved statue of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child on the facade of Strasbourg Cathedral. Crowned as Queen of Heaven, Mary looks outward with a serene expression, while the young Christ holds an orb representing the world. The central figures are flanked by smaller, gracefully carved attendant statues and framed by soaring Gothic pointed arches in the iconic Alsatian pink sandstone.
The Guardian Chimera
A striking architectural detail featuring a mythical creature sculpted into the pink sandstone of Strasbourg Cathedral. This composite beast—bearing a crowned, expressive head, scaled body, and hooves—stands guard holding a sword and a shield emblazoned with a trident symbol. The photograph highlights the intricate, weathered details of medieval legendary artistry against the cathedral's iconic textured stone facade.
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