Close Ups Collection (page 9)

Holocaust victim names in Avignon synagogue, Avignon, France, Europe

Sculpture of St. Peters keys on San Giovanni in Laterano basilica, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Prayer beads, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Mosaic depicting St. Peter in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Ecumenical Community of Taize, Burgundy, France, Europe

Franciscan cross, Ain-Karim, Israel, Middle East

Open Bible in Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Resurrection of Christ, Entreves, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe

Roman Missal, Easter Monday, Entreves, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe

Buddha statue, Wat Velouvanaram, Bussy Saint Georges, Seine et Marne, France, Europe

St. Kitts, Chapel St. Kitts, Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Picardy, France, Europe

Assumption of the Virgin Mary by Francois Francken the Younger dating from 1628, Red Pillar Chapel (Chapel of Notre Dame du Puy). Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Picardy, France, Europe

Statues in the splay and the left sidewall of the central portal depicting from right to left, the apostles Thomas the Apostle, St. Matthew, St. Philip

Stained glass from the 13th century of the Crucifixion, Chapel St. Vincent and Our Lady of Lourdes, Beauvais Cathedral, Picardy, France, Europe

Old Bible, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, La Roche-sur-Foron, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Hanukkha with nine candles, Paris, France, Europe

A 16th century painting depicting Jesus washing his disciples feet, St. Antonys Chapel, Bessans, Savoie, France, Europe

A 16th century painting depicting a meal at Lazaruss house, St. Antonys chapel in Bessans, Savoie, France, Europe

Oysters, Megeve, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Turning the world upside down by Anish Kapoor, a newly-installed sculpture reflecting the earth and sky, at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Middle East

Virgin and child, Malta, Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, Israel, Middle East

Antiphonal, The Circumcision of Jesus, Domus Galilaeae (House of Galilee) run by the Catholic organisation Neocatechumenal Way, Antiphonary. Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

St. Nicolas ascends to heaven, Bishop of Myra, St. Nicolas de Veroce, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Statue of Buddhist monk, Fo Guang Shan temple, Bussy St. George, Seine et Marne, France, Europe

Resurrection of Christ, Domancy, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Sainte-Monegonde, Sainte-Clotilde Church, Paris, France, Europe

Dashang Kagyu Ling congregation, Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, La Boulaye, Bourgogne, France, Europe

Sandstone head, Baphuon style dating from the 11th century from Siem Reap, Cambodia, Guimet Museum, Paris, France, Europe

Tamil Catholic woman with rosary, Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Fresco painted by Paul Lemasson in 1927, of Sainte Genevieves reliquary carried in procession, Sainte Genevieves Cathedral, Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Fresco of Holy Confession in Sainte Genevieves Cathedral, Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Sanctuary candles, Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe

Stained glass window dating from the 14th century depicting the Announcement made to Mary, Our Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, Europe

Nativity scene, Auxerre, Yonne, France, Europe

Bible verse, Paris, France, Europe

Advent candles, Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Lighting a candle on Day celebration of forgiveness, Amiens Cathedral, Picardy, France, Europe

The Book of Psalms, Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Torah and Kippah, Paris, France, Europe

Faithful reading the Torah at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Abraham, David and Joseph, Sainte-Clotilde church, Paris, France, Europe

Bread and a glass of water during Lent, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Detail of an angel, part of the Miraculous Healing of St. Roch by Charles-Amedee-Philippe Van-Loo, oil on canvas, Museum of Art and Archaeology, Senlis, Ile de France, France, Europe

Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Easter eggs in a basket, Haute-Savoie, France

Women reading the Bible, Paris, France, Europe

Bible and Torah, Paris, France, Europe

Torah reading in a synagogue, Paris, France, Europe

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Close-Ups: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Jesus' Shroud" In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Egyptian Museum unveils a mesmerizing close-up of history with the dazzling gold mask of Tutankhamun. Paris, France holds a sacred relic that has captivated believers and skeptics alike – the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, offering an intimate glimpse into Jesus Christ's final moments. Nestled in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France stands a statue honoring Our Lady of Velankanni – a Christian Tamil saint whose serene visage invites close contemplation. Greek Easter celebrations come alive with Tsoureki (Tsourekia), an intricately braided bread that beckons us to appreciate every delicious detail in Greece. A Roman mosaic discovered in Pompeii's House of the Faun brings Alexander and Darius' legendary battle closer than ever before through its stunning close-up depiction. The Torah scroll and Yad (Torah pointer) housed in Paris offer a profound connection to Jewish heritage as they guide readers through ancient wisdom from Europe. Italy celebrates Easter with Colomba, an Italian cake adorned with intricate details that symbolize rebirth and renewal for all who indulge their senses. Continuing our exploration in Paris, we encounter another Torah scroll accompanied by two Rimonim – ornate ornaments representing divine blessings within Jewish tradition. During Purim celebrations in Paris, Europe comes alive as communities gather around the Scroll of Esther (Megillah), cherishing each word that recounts this joyous tale. Symbolizing God's omnipotence and reverence for Hebrew culture is the Hebrew Tetragrammaton / Yahweh symbol found across various artifacts throughout time. Bonus: