La Sainte-Chapelle, The Holy Chapel, is one of the only surviving buildings of the Capetian royal palace on the Ile de la Cite in the heart of Paris, France. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns - one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom.
Location: La Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France
Image ID: 28032
Royal Chapel of Versailles, dedicated to Saint Louis, patron saint of the Bourbons, the chapel was consecrated in 1710. It was here that Louis XVI of France was wed to Marie-Antoinette. The ceiling represents God the Father in His Glory Bringing to the World the Promise of Redemption and was painted by Antoine Coypel.
Location: Chateau de Versailles, Paris, France
Image ID: 28250
Anthias fairy basslet fish school over a Fijian coral reef, polarized and swimming together again a strong current. Fiji.
Species: Anthias, Pseudanthias
Location: Fiji
Image ID: 31844