Romanesque Capital with Ark of the Covenant
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Romanesque Capital with Ark of the Covenant

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This 12th-century Romanesque capital from the Church of Santa María in Aguilar de Campoo depicts the biblical episode of the Ark of the Covenant being carried. The expressive figures embody the Romanesque style’s didactic and dramatic intent, merging symbolic narrative with architectural function. Capitals like this were crucial to ecclesiastical decoration, serving structural and educational roles, and reflecting the era’s focus on conveying religious stories through art.