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  • Carved stone capital with man and animals, in the Grand Cloister, at the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Grand Cloister, with 4 galleries with sculpted capitals, at the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Epulon at a banquet, fresco, 12th century, from Sorpe, Pallars Sobira, in the Museo Diocesano, in the Casa del Degnat beside the cathedral, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The museum was opened in 1975 and houses collections 10th - 18th century from the bishopric of Urgell. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Madonna and child, painting, 15th century, by Aragonese School, in the Museo Diocesano, in the Casa del Degnat beside the cathedral, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The museum was opened in 1975 and houses collections 10th - 18th century from the bishopric of Urgell. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Animal playing an aulos or double flute, fresco, 13th century, from Isavarre, Pallars Sobira, in the Museo Diocesano, in the Casa del Degnat beside the cathedral, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The museum was opened in 1975 and houses collections 10th - 18th century from the bishopric of Urgell. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved stone capital with musicians, in the Grand Cloister, at the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Grand Cloister, with 4 galleries with sculpted capitals, at the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Facade and bell tower of the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Peter of Cabbella, fresco, 14th century, from Pallars Jussa, in the Museo Diocesano, in the Casa del Degnat beside the cathedral, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The museum was opened in 1975 and houses collections 10th - 18th century from the bishopric of Urgell. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Madonna and child, detail, painting, 15th century, by Aragonese School, in the Museo Diocesano, in the Casa del Degnat beside the cathedral, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The museum was opened in 1975 and houses collections 10th - 18th century from the bishopric of Urgell. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Renaissance fresco of architectural elements with mourners, funerary symbols and a sarcophagus, by Jeroni Xanxo, beside the tomb of bishop Joan Despes, d. 1530, in the transept of the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of the Catedral de Santa Maria d'Urgell, built 1116-83, mainly 1175-82 by Ramon Llambard, in Romanesque style, in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. The central nave is barrel vaulted and there are 2 side naves. The building is unfinished and has been used as a fortress to withstand sieges. It is protected as a historic landmark. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, or Santa Maria cathedral, on the Placa de la Mare de Deu, in the La Seu district of the Ciutat Vella or Old Town of Valencia, Spain. The square is named after the patron saint of Valencia, Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, or Our Lady of the Forsaken. On the left is the Basilica de la Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, built 1652-67 in baroque style. On the right is the Casa Vestuario, built 1800 by Jose Garcia as a meeting place for the Magistrates of the Tribunal de las Aguas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Placa de la Mare de Deu in the evening, in the La Seu district of the Ciutat Vella or Old Town of Valencia, Spain. The square is named after the patron saint of Valencia, Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, or Our Lady of the Forsaken. In the centre is the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, or Santa Maria cathedral. On the left is the Basilica de la Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, built 1652-67 in baroque style. On the right is the Casa Vestuario, built 1800 by Jose Garcia as a meeting place for the Magistrates of the Tribunal de las Aguas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Placa de la Mare de Deu in the evening, in the La Seu district of the Ciutat Vella or Old Town of Valencia, Spain. The square is named after the patron saint of Valencia, Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, or Our Lady of the Forsaken. In the centre is the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, or Santa Maria cathedral. On the left is the Basilica de la Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, built 1652-67 in baroque style. On the right is the Casa Vestuario, built 1800 by Jose Garcia as a meeting place for the Magistrates of the Tribunal de las Aguas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Placa de la Mare de Deu, in the La Seu district of the Ciutat Vella or Old Town of Valencia, Spain. The square is named after the patron saint of Valencia, Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, or Our Lady of the Forsaken. In the centre is the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, or Santa Maria cathedral. On the left is the Basilica de la Mare de Deu dels Desemparats, built 1652-67 in baroque style. On the right is the Casa Vestuario, built 1800 by Jose Garcia as a meeting place for the Magistrates of the Tribunal de las Aguas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Andrew and St Peter, 12th century, Romanesque, by Master of La Seu d'Urgell, fresco transferred to canvas, from the apse of the church of Sant Pere (now Sant Pere i Sant Miquel), from the cathedral group of La Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Virgin Mary and St John, 12th century, Romanesque, by Master of La Seu d'Urgell, fresco transferred to canvas, from the apse of the church of Sant Pere (now Sant Pere i Sant Miquel), from the cathedral group of La Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty and apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal of Christ and the apostles, in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal of Christ and the apostles, in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty and apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Last Supper, detail, Romanesque wall painting, lime and tempera on canvas, 1242-55, by the studio of Seu d'Urgell, from the Chapel of the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Episcopal de Vic, specialising in medieval liturgical catalan art, in Vic, Catalonia, Spain. Jesus is offering food to Judas whilst John sleeps at the table. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Last Supper, detail, Romanesque wall painting, lime and tempera on canvas, 1242-55, by the studio of Seu d'Urgell, from the Chapel of the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Episcopal de Vic, specialising in medieval liturgical catalan art, in Vic, Catalonia, Spain. Jesus is offering food to Judas whilst John sleeps at the table. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty and saints, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Marti d'Ix, La Guingueta d'Ix, Alta Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Marti d'Ix, La Guingueta d'Ix, Alta Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Annunciation, by Master of La Seu d'Urgell, late c. 1495, Gothic, oil painting with stucco relief and gold leaf on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Three wise men following the star on horseback, detail from an altar frontal, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, early 13th century, Romanesque, tempera stucco relief and varnished metal plate on wood, from the church of Santa Maria de Mosoll, Das, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists, c. 1220, Romanesque painted panel in tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from a baldachin, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, from the church of Sant Marti de Tost, Ribera d'Urgellet, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty, detail of an altar frontal, early 13th century Romanesque, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Roma de Vila, Encamp, Andorra, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists and apostles, altar frontal, early 13th century Romanesque, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Roma de Vila, Encamp, Andorra, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty with 4 angels evoking the Ascension, detail, mid 13th century Romanesque painted panel from a baldachin canopy, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, in tempera, stucco and metal on cloth covered wood, from the Benedictine monastery of Sant Serni de Tavernoles, Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists, detail, c. 1220, Romanesque painted panel in tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from a baldachin, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, from the church of Sant Marti de Tost, Ribera d'Urgellet, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty with 4 angels evoking the Ascension, detail, mid 13th century Romanesque painted panel from a baldachin canopy, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, in tempera, stucco and metal on cloth covered wood, from the Benedictine monastery of Sant Serni de Tavernoles, Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Holy Trinity panel, with Christ on the cross supported by God the father, with the holy spirit above and a kneeling Canon Bernat Massadella, from the Retaule de la Trinitat (Retablo de la Trinidad), or Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity, 1506-07, by Antoni Marques, in the Trinitat Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece is in late Gothic style, but with Renaissance style in certain landscape and figure elements. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Retaule de la Trinitat (Retablo de la Trinidad), or Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity, 1506-07, by Antoni Marques, in the Trinitat Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The panels include the Holy Trinity (centre) with Canon Bernat Massadella, the Mare de Deu de l’Esperanca (Virgen de la Esperanza) or Hope Madonna with archangel Gabriel and St Agnes (top), Old Testament scenes (creation of Eve, Abraham with 3 angels, Moses and burning bush), Baptism of Jesus, and below,  saints Andrew, Fructus, Augustin and Maurice. The altarpiece is in late Gothic style, but with Renaissance style in certain landscape and figure elements. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Holy Trinity panel, with Christ on the cross supported by God the father, with the holy spirit above and a kneeling Canon Bernat Massadella, from the Retaule de la Trinitat (Retablo de la Trinidad), or Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity, 1506-07, by Antoni Marques, in the Trinitat Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece is in late Gothic style, but with Renaissance style in certain landscape and figure elements. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Fructus (left) and St Augustin (right) with an Ecce Homo Christ in the centre, from the predella of the Retaule de la Trinitat (Retablo de la Trinidad), or Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity, 1506-07, by Antoni Marques, in the Trinitat Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece is in late Gothic style, but with Renaissance style in certain landscape and figure elements. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Abraham with the 3 angels, from the Retaule de la Trinitat (Retablo de la Trinidad), or Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity, 1506-07, by Antoni Marques, in the Trinitat Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece is in late Gothic style, but with Renaissance style in certain landscape and figure elements. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cafes and restaurants in the Placa del Mercat or market square in the evening, in Xativa, Valencia, Spain. Xativa was a Roman town located on the Via Augusta, the Roman road leading from Rome to Cadiz, and was also an important town under the Visigoths, the Moors and after the Reconquest. In the distance is the bell tower of the 16th century La Basilica Collegiata di Santa Maria or La Seu. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cafes and restaurants in the Placa del Mercat or market square in the evening, in Xativa, Valencia, Spain. Xativa was a Roman town located on the Via Augusta, the Roman road leading from Rome to Cadiz, and was also an important town under the Visigoths, the Moors and after the Reconquest. In the distance is the bell tower of the 16th century La Basilica Collegiata di Santa Maria or La Seu. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Mark crowning St Anianus as bishop, from the Retaule de Sant Marc i Sant Ania (Retablo de San Marcos y San Aniano), or Altarpiece of St Mark and St Anianus, 1346, by Arnau Bassa, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. St Anianus of Alexandria was a shoemaker who was converted by St Mark the Evangelist, worked with him in Alexandria, Egypt, and succeeded him as bishop there. Arnau Bassa was commissioned by the Shoemaker's Guild, and there are many images of shoes in the altarpiece, including on St Anianus's chasuble. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Tomb of Canon Francesc Mulet, d. 1428, by Josep Sunyer, 1719, with an effigy on top of a sarcophagus resting on carved lions, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486 century, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared) with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, on the Puigcardener above the Cardener river, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The exterior is striking with 18 double flying buttresses and the basilica holds many important Gothic altarpieces, including the Altarpiece of St Mark by Arnau Bassa, 1346, Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit by Pere Serra, 1394, Altarpiece of St Michael and St Nicholas by Jaume Cabrera, 1406, Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity by Antoni Marques, 1506-1507. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Entombment of Christ, from the Retaule de Sant Nicolau (Retablo de San Nicolas), or Altarpiece of St Michael and St Nicholas, 1406, by Jaume Cabrera, 1394-1432, pupil of Pere Serra, in the Sant Nicolau Chapel in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece depicts scenes from the life and miracles of St Nicholas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the river Jordan and the Transfiguration of Jesus at Mount Tabor, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. In the Transfiguration scene, Jesus the Pantocrator is flanked by Moses and Elijah, and on the rocks below are Peter, James and John. Saints are painted in Gothic niches between the panels. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Adoration of the Magi, with the star above and the 3 kings representing the 3 Ages of Man, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Speech of St Peter, with Peter explaining his mission to a mixed race of peoples, with the aid of the rays of the holy spirit, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Pentecost, with the descent of the holy spirit to the Virgin and disciples, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. On the left are the Nativity and the Presentation in the Temple, and on the right are the Resurrection and the Ascension of Jesus, with saints in between the panels. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of portraits of the Serra family (Jaime, Juan, Pedro and some sisters), from the Mass of St Martin panel on the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Head of Christ with halo and crown of thorns, from the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Speech of St Stephen, with the saint speaking to people in the Greek language, aided by the holy spirit above, from the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Mare de Deu de l’Alba, or Madonna of the Dawn, a statue of the Virgin and child in the nave, with stained glass window of the choir behind, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. This is a copy of the original statue, which was burned in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The nave, one of the largest in Europe, is sparsely decorated with 2 narrow side aisles. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, on the Puigcardener above the Cardener river, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The exterior is striking with 18 double flying buttresses and the basilica holds many important Gothic altarpieces, including the Altarpiece of St Mark by Arnau Bassa, 1346, Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit by Pere Serra, 1394, Altarpiece of St Michael and St Nicholas by Jaume Cabrera, 1406, Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity by Antoni Marques, 1506-1507. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, on the Puigcardener above the Cardener river, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The exterior is striking with 18 double flying buttresses and the basilica holds many important Gothic altarpieces, including the Altarpiece of St Mark by Arnau Bassa, 1346, Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit by Pere Serra, 1394, Altarpiece of St Michael and St Nicholas by Jaume Cabrera, 1406, Altarpiece of the Holy Trinity by Antoni Marques, 1506-1507. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The martyrdom of St Mark, tied up and dragged through the streets of Alexandria, in 68 AD, from the Retaule de Sant Marc i Sant Ania (Retablo de San Marcos y San Aniano), or Altarpiece of St Mark and St Anianus, 1346, by Arnau Bassa, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. St Anianus of Alexandria was a shoemaker who was converted by St Mark the Evangelist, worked with him in Alexandria, Egypt, and succeeded him as bishop there. Arnau Bassa was commissioned by the Shoemaker's Guild, and there are many images of shoes in the altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Effigy of Canon Francesc Mulet, d. 1428, by Josep Sunyer, 1719, on his tomb, on a sarcophagus resting on carved lions, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of portraits of the Serra family, from the Mass of St Martin panel on the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man with book written in Hebrew with a torn page, representing the tension between Christians and Jews in Catalonia in the 15th century, detail from the panel of the Speech of St Stephen, from the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The conversion (left) and baptism (right) of Anianus and his wife by St Mark, from the Retaule de Sant Marc i Sant Ania (Retablo de San Marcos y San Aniano), or Altarpiece of St Mark and St Anianus, 1346, by Arnau Bassa, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. St Anianus of Alexandria was a shoemaker who was converted by St Mark the Evangelist, worked with him in Alexandria, Egypt, and succeeded him as bishop there. Arnau Bassa was commissioned by the Shoemaker's Guild, and there are many images of shoes in the altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the feet of Christ with stigmata, from the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Resurrection of Christ, with the Virgin on the right and sleeping soldiers surrounding the open tomb, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Creation, with God creating the globe with compasses, and the Creation of Man, with God creating Adam in Paradise, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. Saints are painted in Gothic niches around the panels. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Head of Christ with halo and crown of thorns, from the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Coronation of the Virgin, with Christ holding a globe and crowning Mary, and red angels behind, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Ascension of Jesus, with the Virgin and St Peter, and 2 angels accompanying Christ to heaven, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Appearance of Jesus in the Upper Room with the apostles, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Mass of St Martin, with portraits of the Serra family (Jaime, Juan, Pedro and some sisters), from the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Pentecost, with the descent of the holy spirit to the Virgin and disciples, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Head of Christ with halo and crown of thorns, from the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nativity, with Mary and Joseph flanking a swaddled Jesus, and an ox and donkey representing Judaism and Paganism, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Annunciation, with the Virgin and the archangel Gabriel, white lilies and God in the top left corner, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, with the Virgin handing the Christ child to Simeon, accompanied by Joseph, Joachim and Anne, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa in International Gothic style, on the predella, originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Mass of St Martin, with portraits of the Serra family (Jaime, Juan, Pedro and some sisters), from the predella of the Retablo del Espiritu Santo, or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Speech of St Stephen, with the saint speaking to people in the Greek language, aided by the holy spirit above, from the predella of the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Pentecost, with the descent of the holy spirit to the Virgin and disciples, from the Retaule de l'Esperit Sant (Retablo del Espiritu Santo), or Altarpiece of the Holy Spirit, 1394, by Pere Serra, a Catalan artist, with 22 scenes and 36 figures of saints, in the Colegiata Basilica de Santa Maria, or Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria, also known as La Seu, built in Gothic style by Berenguer de Montagut, from 1328 until 1486, around an existing 11th century Romanesque church, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. Saints are depicted in Gothic niches to either side of the main panel. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and contains scenes of the Holy Spirit and Life of Christ, with a predella originally from a different altarpiece (dedicate to St Anthony and disappeared), with the Lamentation, 1410, by Lluis Borrassa. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crucifixion of St Peter, tempera painting on panel from an altarpiece of St Peter, late 15th century, attributed to the Master of All Ramon Gonsalbo, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, from the collection of Dr Jesus Perez-Rosales, in the Palau de Maricel, now the Maricel Museum, inaugurated 1970 and reopened in 2015, in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain. The complex was built 1910-18 by Miquel Utrillo for Charles Deering, converted from a hospital to a residence and gallery to house Deering's collection. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Dispute and Arrest of St Catherine, 1241-55, Romanesque, by unknown artist, from the chapel of Santa Caterina in La Seu d'Urgell cathedral, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Painting of the port and town of Palma de Mallorca with the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, or La Seu, built in Gothic style, 1299-1601, in the Basilica Church of St Francis, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. The monastery was founded in 1278 under King James II of Majorca, and the church was begun in 1384 and added to from 1445 to 1670, with a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. It is listed as a National Cultural Monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Emengol blessing a disciple, detail, fresco transferred to canvas, late 13th century, by artist in the circle of the Master of Soriguerola, from the Chapel of St Emengol in la Seu D'Urgell Cathedral, Lleida, from the collection of Dr Jesus Perez-Rosales, in the Palau de Maricel, now the Maricel Museum, inaugurated 1970 and reopened in 2015, in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain. The complex was built 1910-18 by Miquel Utrillo for Charles Deering, converted from a hospital to a residence and gallery to house Deering's collection. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Emengol blessing a disciple, fresco transferred to canvas, late 13th century, by artist in the circle of the Master of Soriguerola, from the Chapel of St Emengol in la Seu D'Urgell Cathedral, Lleida, from the collection of Dr Jesus Perez-Rosales, in the Palau de Maricel, now the Maricel Museum, inaugurated 1970 and reopened in 2015, in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain. The complex was built 1910-18 by Miquel Utrillo for Charles Deering, converted from a hospital to a residence and gallery to house Deering's collection. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Quo Vadis, tempera painting on panel from an altarpiece of St Peter, late 15th century, attributed to the Master of All Ramon Gonsalbo, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, from the collection of Dr Jesus Perez-Rosales, in the Palau de Maricel, now the Maricel Museum, inaugurated 1970 and reopened in 2015, in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain. The complex was built 1910-18 by Miquel Utrillo for Charles Deering, converted from a hospital to a residence and gallery to house Deering's collection. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Andrew led to prison, detail from altar frontal of Sant Andreu de Sagas, by La Seu d'Urgell workshops, mid 12th century, Romanesque tempera painting on wood, from the Church of Sant Andreu de Sagas, Bergueda, in the Museu Episcopal de Vic, specialising in medieval liturgical catalan art, in Vic, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Andrew led to prison, detail from altar frontal of Sant Andreu de Sagas, by La Seu d'Urgell workshops, mid 12th century, Romanesque tempera painting on wood, from the Church of Sant Andreu de Sagas, Bergueda, in the Museu Episcopal de Vic, specialising in medieval liturgical catalan art, in Vic, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Tympanum with Pieta relief, above Calle de la Piedad, an entrance to the Patio, Barcelona Cathedral, or Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, (Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia), 13th-15th centuries, with 19th century facade, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, also known as la Seu, seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. St Eulalia, a young martyr, is entombed in the crypt of this Gothic style Cathedral. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Sculpture of St George and the dragon, facade of the North Gate (Calle de los Condes), Barcelona Cathedral or Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, (Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia), 13th-15th centuries, with 19th century facade, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, also known as la Seu, seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. St Eulalia, a young martyr, is entombed in the crypt of this Gothic style Cathedral. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Sculpture on facade of the North Gate (Calle de los Condes), Barcelona Cathedral or Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, (Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia), 13th-15th centuries, with 19th century facade, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, also known as la Seu, seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. St Eulalia, a young martyr, is entombed in the crypt of this Gothic style Cathedral. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Spire and neo Gothic facade added in 1897, Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, 1298 - 1450, Barcelona, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel in the cloister pictured on February 8, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, 1298 - 1450, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crypt of Santa Eulalia pictured on February 8, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, 1298 - 1450, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Apse pictured on February 8, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, 1298 - 1450, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • High vaulted Gothic ceiling with tiered arches to the either side, screen in the foreground and apse in the distance, pictured on February 8, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, 1298 - 1450, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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