Coffin of St. Francis Xavier (Basilica of Bom Jesus) This coffin was made during the 1744 exposition. It is made of pinewood, since this wood is very light and easy to carry. It is covered on the outer side by…
THE MAIN ALTAR (Basilica of Bom Jesus) The whole back wall is designed, alike the facade, in numerous carvings in wood, of pillars, friezes, and arabesques, all gilt in pure gold. Above the Altar and Tabernacle stands a giant statue…
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