Santa María de Aguilar de Campoo
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Romanesque Capital with Ark of the CovenantRoman Marble Statue of HeraclesRelief of Mourning over the Dead ChristFacial Reconstruction of the Nespamedu MummyGregorio PardoSanta María de Aguilar de CampooRomanesque Capital with Ark of the CovenantAncient Greek Bronze StrigilesAttic Red-Figure Vase with Courtship ScenesCapital of Samson Defeating the LionAncient Greek Athletic Training EquipmentAttic Red-Figure Lekythos with Courtship Scene

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This 12th-century Romanesque capital from Santa María de Aguilar de Campoo depicts the Arrest of Christ. It shows Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss, leading to His arrest by soldiers. The carving exemplifies Romanesque art’s dramatic and didactic nature, vividly conveying biblical narratives. Such capitals acted as visual sermons, reinforcing moral and spiritual lessons within the church’s architectural framework.