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Painted Vault, Lady Chapel Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France

The painted vault of the Lady Chapel at Le Mans Cathedral dates from the 13th century and features musical angels on a striking red background.

Angel with Lute, Lady Chapel, Le Mans Cathedral, France
Angel in blue and gold on a red background playing a lute with a dragon neck. Detail of painted vault of the Lady Chapel, 13th century. Cathedral of St Julien, Le Mans, France. Image credit: Holly Hayes