Wednesday 6 August 2014

Jesus, Maria and other figurines in Ghent

Ghent is elaborately decorated with ornaments, statues and figurines. That is probably because of its rich past and of course catholicism has left its mark. I'll show you just a couple of examples.
Madonna with child
Madonna with child on her arm
coat of arms of Flanders
coat of arms of Flanders
part of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral
part of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral 
statue of Jesus in St Bataafs cathedral
statue of Jesus in St Bataafs cathedral 
Madonna with infant
Madonna with infant
detail of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral
detail of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral 
saints and martyrs
saints and martyrs
Madonna with infant on street corner
Madonna with infant on street corner 
the lion of Flanders
the lion of Flanders
gable with jesters
gable with jesters
pretty lady close to St Michielsbrug
pretty lady close to St Michielsbrug
pretty lady with coat of arms
pretty lady with coat of arms
statue of Jesus in a garden
statue of Jesus in a garden 
living woman painting the Lieve
living woman painting at the Lieve
portico in former Post Office
portico in former Post Office

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