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Holy Roman Emperor
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The Significance of the Crown
The Imperial regalia held profound symbolic weight. The Holy Lance, purportedly containing a nail from the True Cross, symbolized Christ's dominion, while the Imperial Crown, often featuring enamel plaques depicting biblical scenes, visually asserted the Emperor's divine mandate. Crucially, the Imperial Crown was often stored in [Vi… -
Romanesque Architecture
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The Tympanum: The semi-circular or triangular area over the lintel of a doorway, often depicting dramatic eschatological scenes's, such as the Last Judgement's. The complexity of the composition was often inversely proportional to the available exterior light $\text{[9]}$.
The Trumeau: The central post supporting the lintel, frequently carved with single figures of saints' or prophets's.
Capitals: Colu…