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interior of the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, specifically the altar area
Momentinterior of the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, specifically the altar area. The walls and ceiling are extensively decorated with frescoes. In the center, above the altar, is a large fresco depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by saints and other figures. To the left and right of this central fresco are tall, arched windows with intricate stained glass. The altar itself is draped with a white lace cloth. On the altar are two tall white candles in black holders and a crucifix. The altar is set against a backdrop of more frescoes and architectural elements. In the foreground, there are stone sculptures of heads on either side of a balustrade. The overall impression is of a richly adorned and historic religious space.
