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Pic de Clouzis (3465 m)
Pic de Clouzis in the clouds.
Pic de Peyre Eyraute (2903 m)
Puy Saint Vincent
Station 1600. As huge as it is, it still somehow fits.
View from Lac de Pré Rouge
From right to left: Petit Pelvoux (3753 m) and Mont Pelvoux Pointe Puiseux (3943 m), a tiny little bit of Barre des Écrins (4102 m) and Pic Sans Nom (3913 m), L'Ailefroide (3953 m) and Pointe Guyard (3461 m). What a lovely bunch!
Mont Pelvoux (3943 m)
Pointe Puiseux (3943) and the Petit Pelvoux (3753).
La Cucumelle (2698 m)
Ah, the lovely Cucumelle. One can actually see a ski lift, part of Serre Chevalier.
Mont Blanc
First view of Mont Blanc when arriving from Aosta Valley.
Beaune
Usually one would not want to connect driving school and vineyards. Usually.
Vézelay Abbey
Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine was under repair, so we only saw a part of it.
Château de Chenonceau
Every room had its own fireplace, making the castle rather cosy. This is a detail on the fireplace in Chambre de François Ier.
Château de Chambord
The residences of François Ier include a large wardrobe and closet. They surely dressed ... royally.
Château de Chambord
Wallpaper in the 18th century apartments.
Puy de Pariou
Plenty of butterflies around here.
Puy de Pariou
A crowded thistle.
Mont Blanc
No, don't look at this rock in the front, look in the back, way back. There is Mont Blanc, above the clouds, almost 100 km away.
Mausoleum of Theoderic
Mausoleum of Theoderic. The Ostrogothic king Theoderic moved the capital to Ravenna and died here in 526.
Mausoleum of Theoderic
The top of the mausoleum has 12 'ears' that were needed to lift the gigantic dome, decorated with the apostles' names.
Mausoleum of Theoderic
The top floor of the mausoleum has some outside decoration, probably Gothic. Not Gothic as Gothic but Gothic as of Goths.
Mausoleum of Theoderic
A cross was added later to the gigantic dome.
The Arian Baptistery
Another apostle with a very unusual beard - or rather mustache and sideburns. This could be Ostrogothic fashion (it certainly isn't Roman).
The Arian Baptistery
They look very much alike, but the hair and beards are different. So in principle, one could tell them apart.
The Arian Baptistery
One of the younger apostles.
The Arian Baptistery
Could be Saint Andrew.
The Orthodox Baptistery
The next circle has four Gospels on altars and four empty thrones with crosses and garments.
The Orthodox Baptistery
The next layer beneath the mosaics and between the windows are stucco reliefs of the 16 prophets of the Old testament. They used to be coloured!
The Orthodox Baptistery
All of the prophets carry either books or scrolls. I love how their feet are hanging over the frame.
The Orthodox Baptistery
Above the prophets' heads there are other biblical scenes. Here Christ on the throne is giving the cross to Saint Peter. The scallops in between symbolise the resurrection.
Museo Arcivescovile
A falling Erote, from the 1st century.
Museo Arcivescovile
Two Erotes around a basket full of fruits.
Museo Arcivescovile
This is ... something old. And pretty.
Museo Arcivescovile
Immortal peacocks on a sarcophagus.
Saint Andrew's Chapel
The ceiling in the narthex. Plenty of different birds, most notably the famous ducks, and the white lilies.
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Narthex of the chapel depicting Christ dressed as Roman emperor, standing on a lion and a snake (Psalm 91). His book says EGO SVM VIA VERITAS ET VITA - I am the way, the truth, the life. The top part is original mosaic, the bottom part is just painted!
Saint Andrew's Chapel
I told you it was fake. Just painted on the wall. Oh well.
Saint Andrew's Chapel
One of the angels on the ceiling.
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Saint Jacob
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Saint Mark's lion holding the thickest Gospel - despite Mark's Gospel being the shortest of all four.
Museo Arcivescovile
Paschal calendar from the 6th century used to determine the date of the Easter for about a hundred years in advance.
Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra
Dance of the Seasons (original), Winter. I don't quite know what the crown is about.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Christ on the throne with four angels. Unfortunately not all is original, Christ's right side and the two right angels are 19th century reconstructions.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
A procession of 26 martyrs, including Saint Apollinaris, led by Saint Martin of Tours. Following are Pope Clements, Pope Sixtus, Saint Laurentius (in gold), Saint Hippolitus, Pope Cornelius (who is pointing towards), Saint Cyprian ...
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Iohannes, his brother Paulus, Vitalis (the basilica Vitalis), Gervasius, Protasius, Ursicinus, Namor, Felix ...
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Madonna and Child surrounded by four angels. Plenty of roses and lilies everywhere and the typical gold Byzantine background.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Walking towards the Madonna is a procession of 22 virgins, led by the Three Magi. These are Saints Caecilia, Eulalia, Agnes (with a lamb), Agatha.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
6th century censorship. When the church became Orthodox, they 'erased' the Arians/Goths from the images, leaving only their praying hands. One can still see their halos above the curtains.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Vincentius, Pancratius, Chrysogonus, Protus ... And these are not all of them.
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
I love their fashion sense. They all wear Phrygian caps and - quite unusually -fancy trousers.
Col de Montgenèvre
A historically super-important pass, known already to Romans (including Julius Caesar). But, as you can guess, also a possible route for Hannibal. "Does not lie in sleep."
Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is easily one of my top five churches in the world. Especially the Lower Church. So so so beautiful.
Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
The entrance - nowadays the exit - of the church.
Piazza inferiore di San Francesco
Cathedral
Baptismal fountain
The fountain was made by Giovanni di Cecco and moved to the cloister in 1379.
Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
I cannot find any data on this painting. Any ideas?
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Capital with Daniel and the Lions by Master von Cabestany (12th century).
San Francesco
This church is one of the few buildings from the times of Corsignano.
Giotto's Campanile
These hexagonal panels depict (from left): Gionitus (Astronomy), the Art of Building, Medicine, and Hunting. By Andrea Pisano and his workshop, and Nino Pisano.
Convent of San Domenico
Rebuilt and renovated several times, this is from the 16th century.
Fountain
A relief on an early Renaissance water basin with the coat-of-arms of the monastery.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça
The interior of the church is empty, corresponding to the Cistercian order, but huge! The main nave is 106 m long.
Room of the Kings
Room of the kings is full of statues of kings. The tiles depict the monastery history.
Claustro Real
The royal cloister was built by architect Fernão de Évora in 1448-1477.
House of Blackheads
The name of the house derives from the guilders' patron St. Maurice, who was often depicted as a Moor.
Riga centre
Local graffiti
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church (Rīgas Sv. Pētera baznīca). Founded in 1209 and rebuilt in the 15th century.
Still-life with Tulips
Believe it or not, this painting is from 2004. By Imants Lancmanis (1941-). Painting is in the National Museum of Art.
Gift for My Wife
Another one by Imants Lancmanis. This "Gift for My Wife" is from 1987-1989. Painting is in the National Museum of Art.
The Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse, detail
Detail of the Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse by Imants Lancmanis (from 2007-2009). Painting is in the National Museum of Art.
Self-Portrait by the Apple Wreath
Self-Portrait by Imants Lancmanis from 2011. Such an interesting motive. Painting is in the National Museum of Art.
Fairy Tale Coin: The Old Man's Mitten
A special exhibition on Latvian coins in the National Museum of Art. I had no idea Latvia issues so many beautiful coins. This one is based on an old Latvian fairy tale about animals warming up and dancing in an old man's mitten.
Miracle Coin
A special exhibition on Latvian coins in the National Museum of Art. "The Miracle Coin invites you to look at the world in the light of imagination letting it show us the way to miracles and hope."
150 years of Ainaži Nautical School
A special exhibition on Latvian coins in the National Museum of Art.
Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
The Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1876-1884.
View of Riga
View towards Daugava river. Most notable are the Zeppelin hangars (center), the Latvian Academy of Sciences (left), and the 368.5 m tall Radio and TV tower.
Winter wonderland
On the way to the airport.
Riga airport
I did not know that Latvian alphabet has 33 letters!
A swordfish!
A swordfish in the middle of the Alps. At least not as scary as gigantic ants nearby. Made by local artists (Lahu, Fermor & Ducret).
Cap d'Antibes
You would think that you'd be safe on the path, up there.
The answer
I forgot what the question was, but this definitely is the answer.
Tête de Faune Chevelu
A hairy faun head in Picasso's museum in Antibes. This is IMHO one of the best paintings there.
Nature morte a la sole et aux trois oursins
Most of the drawings/paintings in the Picasso Museum are like this. Maybe I don't get art, but I have dozens of very similar drawings from my kids.
Satyr, Faun and Centaur with Trident
There is something lovable about these guys.
Old Antibes
Well... But I am now getting more curious about that man pouring paint over his head - I spotted the same guy in Théoule ;-)
Ravenna
Museo Arcivescovile
The Ivory Cathedra, Throne of Maximianus, the first archbishop of Ravenna (546-557). Made of ivory!
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus with his monogram M and X, showing Saint John the Baptist and the four evangelists.
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, the old testament. Here Joseph is taken from the well and a goat is killed.
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, old testament, showing the life of Joseph and his tricks with cups in the grain.
Museo Arcivescovile
More old testament scenes, depicting the story of Joseph. The central shows the reunion of Joseph and Jakob and the bottom the Pharaoh's dream.
The beach at Théoule-sur-Mer
Département des Alpes-Maritimes
There is something pretty about the Département des Alpes-Maritimes logo.
Antibes
A charming old window in Antibes.
St. Francis Xavier church
The interior of the church is very well preserved early baroque.
Plumeria, Frangipani
Wonderful and so pure.
Coulee de la lave
Well, since Piton is one the most active volcanoes, no wonder that roads get closed occasionally.
Cala lily in La Forêt de Bébour
The only thing the cows do not eat, so there are plenty of cala lilies everywhere.
La Dodo
The local beer. La dodo.
L'Hermitage les Bains
Jeju

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