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Page 18
... the outside, and within it is decorated somewhat in the style cf the Dome of the
Rock — tine mosaics on a ground of gold. Tbe interior decorations consist of
painted arches, texts from the Koran, and very handsome stained- glass windows
.
... the outside, and within it is decorated somewhat in the style cf the Dome of the
Rock — tine mosaics on a ground of gold. Tbe interior decorations consist of
painted arches, texts from the Koran, and very handsome stained- glass windows
.
Page 18
... with lead on the outside , and within it is decorated somewas in tie style of the
Dome of the Rock - fine mosiis on a grand of gold . The interior secraties consist
of painted anies , texts from the Kuran , and rery handsome stainedglass wird ws
.
... with lead on the outside , and within it is decorated somewas in tie style of the
Dome of the Rock - fine mosiis on a grand of gold . The interior secraties consist
of painted anies , texts from the Kuran , and rery handsome stainedglass wird ws
.
Page 40
A large number of valuable pictures has been brought together in the Musée
National , which is by far the best collection in the country , and includes works
which illustrate the progress of painting in Belgium from the earliest times to the ...
A large number of valuable pictures has been brought together in the Musée
National , which is by far the best collection in the country , and includes works
which illustrate the progress of painting in Belgium from the earliest times to the ...
Page 46
This tragic incident has frequently been painted by Dutch artists . The early
history of Antwerp is involved in the dark mists of antiquity . It is said to have
existed as a small port as early as the beginning of the seventh century of the
Christian era ...
This tragic incident has frequently been painted by Dutch artists . The early
history of Antwerp is involved in the dark mists of antiquity . It is said to have
existed as a small port as early as the beginning of the seventh century of the
Christian era ...
Page 48
The west portal of the church and the window above are adorned with beautiful
tracery . The usual entrance is by the door of the south transept , which contains
Rubens ' famous “ Descent from the Cross . ” This picture was painted in 1610 ...
The west portal of the church and the window above are adorned with beautiful
tracery . The usual entrance is by the door of the south transept , which contains
Rubens ' famous “ Descent from the Cross . ” This picture was painted in 1610 ...
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| Title | Cities of the world, Volume 3 Cities of the world, Edwin Hodder |
| Author | Edwin Hodder |
| Published | 1881 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2006 |
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