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March 16, 2009
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Yes, really, I went all that way for this photograph.
Einhard, Charlemagne's biographer, reports that shortly before Charles died the word PRINCEPS faded from the inscription sinopide scriptum, "written in red."
Magical thinking, or prophecy?
The mosaic inscription as it stands is a 19th Century restoration - but I like it.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at March 16, 2009 9:05 PM
Comments
Nice shot—I learned last year that it's hard to get good photos in there.
Last February, the scaffolding was covering the northeastern section of the chapel. Do you happen to know how often they do such a thorough cleaning?
.....Thanks! It sure is - short distances and no tripods don't help - and they wouldn't let me take any pictures up on the gallery level. About the scaffolding, the fella giving me the tour said it was the first time he remembered - but he wasn't as old as I am. Candles aren't that smokey any more, so I figure it may be the first time since WWII. --MCT
Posted by: Jeff at March 17, 2009 4:40 AM