Hello Steemians! This is my contribution for the #architecturalphotography initiated by our dear friend @juliank.

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~ The Met Cloisters ~

~West Elevation Of West Arcade: Cuxa Cloister~

Marble Catalan, ca 1130-40
From the Benedict’s monastery of Saint Michel de Cuba, near Perpignan, France.
The Cloisters Collection, 1925 (25.120.398-.954)
The medieval elements that are incorporated into this cloister all come the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa, constructed under its Abbot Gregory between 1130 and 1146. The capitals are carved; the planes are simple and defined; and the figural motifs , provide strong visual support for the abaci and arcading above them.

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The capitals in this particular arcade are decorated with volutes in acanthus and palmette patterns, squatting monkeys and men, demons and lions.

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Camera Samsung Galaxy S6 phone.

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~ Maru🌻 ~