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+ The Library 8
17th c. globe of the world. Australia is missing continent and California is on an island
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]
After the church, the Library is the second most important room in the Benedictine Abbey
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]
Baroque globe of the heavens by Coronelli
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]
Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]
Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Melk - Austria]
In the center of the ceiling a female figure is recognisable. She is the allegory of Faith
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]
In the center of the ceiling is a female figure. She is the allegory of Faith
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Melk - Austria]
The ceiling fresco by Paul Troger (1731-32) shows a symbolic depiction of Faith
[The Library - Melk Benedictine Abbey - Austria]