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Cathedral of Saint-Philibert in Tournus
Cathedral of Saint-Philibert in Tournus France Tournus, church of Saint-Philibert Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca.. Date of Artwork:X-XII secc
SDA-F-000524-0000
Media ID 33276094
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The stark contrast of light and shadow in this black-and-white photograph accentuates the architectural grandeur of a medieval tower, standing as a silent sentinel against time. The robust brickwork and arched doorways speak to an era where such structures were both fortifications and symbols of power or faith. The surrounding buildings seem modest in comparison, humbly bowing to the imposing presence of the tower. A clear sky looms above, suggesting either the break of dawn or dusk's approach, times when stories from centuries past might be whispered on the wind that caresses these ancient stones.
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