Cloister Capital: Medieval Construction, Detail

Image: Cloister Capital: Medieval Construction, Detail

Detail of an especially charming Romanesque capital depicting the church's construction workers leaning out over an unfinished tower, holding the tools of their trade. This is one of the capitals in the cloister, which were commissioned by Abbot Bégon III (1087-1107). Conques Abbey, Conques, France.

Id
2331
Creator
David Joyal
Date
July 7, 2008
Location
Conques Abbey, Conques, France
Resolution
3888 x 2592 px (10 MP)
Camera
Canon EOS 40D
focal length
30mm