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Belgium Pavilion, Shrine of Saint Remacle
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CAC 125-3A.46
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1967 (Creation)
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1 slide photograph.
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Interior view photograph. Shrine of Saint Remacle (a.k.a. Remaclus) inside the Belgium Pavilion "Hall of Honour". The Shrine is considered a masterpeice of goldsmith art and was constructed for the 8th century saint who founded the monastery at Stavelot. A unique example of Mosan metal work, the 2.7m/9ft long and almost 1m/3.5ft high shrine was worked from gilded metal. It is inlayed with enamel. In 1268 the preserved remains of Saint Remacle were placed into the shrine. Its front depicts Jesus, Mary and the Child. The left side depict Jesus and St Remacle encircled by six Apostles. The right side depicts St Lambertus surrounded by the other six Apostles.
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Pavilion depicted: Belgium Pavilion
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(3A) 46