The Stages of Decomposition
Image ID
2581
Title
The Stages of Decomposition
Location
Subiaco Monastery, Subiaco, Italy
Caption
The hermit St. Macarius shows three young men the three stages of decomposition after death, encouraging them to realize life is fleeting. Fresco on the left wall of the Holy Stairs, which led down to the monks' cemetery.
Dates
created April 14, 2008 | added December 1, 2009 | updated February 27, 2025
Part of Trip
7
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
17 mm · 0.03333 sec · ISO 1600
Image Size
5000 x 3284 px (16 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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