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A Legend.

Dans la Venise médiévale, une arche mystérieuse donne accès à une cour oubliée du temps. Une ancienne légende raconte qu’un jeune chevalier de retour des croisades y fut conduit par un négociant qui lui proposa de l’héberger pour la nuit. La soeur du marchand, qui vivait avec lui, était d’une si troublante beauté que le jeune homme en tomba immédiatement éperdument amoureux.

Dissimulée dans la poignée de son épée le chevalier rapportait de Terre Sainte une relique très précieuse - un morceau de la croix du Christ - destiné au prévôt de Cologne.
Le lendemain matin au réveil il constata que la jeune femme n’était plus à ses côtés, ni son épée, ni bien sûr la relique...

le «noble» marchand et la jolie jeune femme n’étaient pas frère et soeur mais de vulgaires voleurs...

Le heaume et le bouclier sculptés sur l’arche semble rappeler la triste histoire de ce jeune chevalier...



In the medieval part of Venice, a mysterious arc gives access to a yard forgotten by the time. A former legend tells that a young knight returning from the crusades was led to it by a trader who suggested to shelter him for the night. The sister of the trader, who lived with him, was so beautiful than the young man fell desperately in love with her immediately.

Hidden in the handle of his sword the knight brought back from the Holy Land a very precious relic - a piece of the cross of the Christ - intended for the provost of Cologne.

The following morning when he awoke he noticed that the young woman was not any more by his side, either the sword, and of course the relic...

The "noble" trader and the attractive young woman were not brother and sister but a couple of vulgar thieves...

The helmet and the shield sculptured on the arc seems to remind the sad adventure of this young knight...


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Patricia Kay06-Mar-2018 15:08
Fabulous image with an interesting history...BV
Alexander Kazakov04-Mar-2018 15:23
Superb! V
Lamar Nix01-Mar-2018 22:21
A lovely festival figure stands beneath an uncomfortably skewed beam, leaving viewer hoping that it will hold up a little longer! V
Yves Jacta01-Mar-2018 17:42
Beau contraste entre le coté" bancale" et rustique de la pierre et le raffinement du costume :)
Jeff Real28-Feb-2018 18:27
It is an incredible work with this incredible place
This is a joy to behold
V
Zoltán Balogh28-Feb-2018 18:26
How nice it is, I like the well-chosen setting. V
Gerard Koehl28-Feb-2018 18:21
Superbe image et histoire. V
Tom Munson28-Feb-2018 15:34
Great commentary and wonderful capture.
Pierre28-Feb-2018 15:16
Une très jolie photo sous cette arche qui dissimule plein de mystères! V
Blandine Mangin28-Feb-2018 15:12
encore une petite merveille ! v
Frank Tran28-Feb-2018 14:05
Outstanding setting and capture. V+
Fong Lam28-Feb-2018 13:49
Beautiful costume and setting....marvelous capture...V
Wintermeer28-Feb-2018 13:20
Lovely! ~V~
Tom LeRoy28-Feb-2018 10:08
The story has a lot of meaning even today. The beckoning beauty at the entryway is marvelous, and wonderfully shot. V
joseantonio28-Feb-2018 05:22
very nice setting for this image.V.
Nirvan Hope28-Feb-2018 05:04
Excellent to view the figure and the whole extravagant costume framed by the complementary colored archway.
Gill Kopy28-Feb-2018 04:53
Your model is very appropriate for the scene and the legend - love it V
Nick Paoni28-Feb-2018 04:46
The setting is neat for this shot not only because of the fascinating story, but also the colors of the masonry match her wonderful gown so well.
bill friedlander28-Feb-2018 00:16
A wonderful image to illustrate the romantic legend. A part of Venice rarely scene by tourists. V
J Ponces28-Feb-2018 00:06
A dream, a true Masterpiece! BV
peterjay4527-Feb-2018 22:59
A very beautiful portrait and interesting story. Well shot.
Helen Betts27-Feb-2018 22:43
Interesting story and a beautiful capture illustrating it. V.
John Hamers27-Feb-2018 22:17
Great capture of Nadine in a beautiful custome and wonderful setting. !V
globalgadabout27-Feb-2018 21:58
fascinating...is this perhaps the deceptive temptress?...excellent shot and sympathetic story..
Jim Coffman27-Feb-2018 21:57
I love this setting! Outstanding image!!
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