Curious questions in history, literature, art, and social life : designed as a manual of general information (1890)
Killikelly, Sarah H · Philadelphia : Keystone Pub. Co. · leaf 80
butrenewed in 1830, and it still retains its place on the frieze,notwithstanding the decree of December 6th, 1851, bywhich the edifice was restored to its sacred use, under theoriginal title Eglise St. Genevieve. The form of thebuilding is nearly that of a Greek cross. The exterioris handsomely… … CURIOUS QUESTIONS. \J decoration of the dome represents Clovis, Charlemagne,St. Louis, and other kings of France, paying homage toSt. Genevieve. The nave and transept are adorned withcopies of eight of the Vatican frescoes of Raphael andMichael Angelo. Beneath the building are extensivecrypts where…
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