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Harald Sack
@haraldsack07@social.kit.edu
6 giorni fa

Marble lions stand,
Guarding the northern portal,
Venice far from home.

Marble sentinels at the north entrance of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggior

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Marble lions stand,
Guarding the northern portal,
Venice far from home.

Marble sentinels at the north entrance of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo. Thinking about the deep history and connection between Bergamo and Venice as the end of summer approaches.


A striking black and white photo, taken at a low angle, of the north entrance of Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo, Italy. A detailed, multi-layered Gothic archway with a carved wooden door is the central focus, supported by columns. Leading up to and across the entrance is a stark, black-and-white checkered stone pavement. Two detailed, roaring marble lions, typical of Venetian iconography, are positioned on either side of the entrance, guarding the threshold. The ground outside the checkered path is a traditional cobblestone pavement. In the background, other historic stone structures are visible under a clear, bright sky. The lighting is harsh and direct, creating strong shadows and highlights.

#photography #architecture #blackandwhite #haiku #bergamo #mastodonart #venice #endofsummer #santamariamaggiore #cittaalta #marblelions

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