Caption

Statue of the Virgin Mary in front of a rock background surrounded by burning and burnt down candles, Mariengrotte at the pilgrimage church, Gößweinstein, place of pilgrimage in Franconian Switzerland, district of Forchheim, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Date

Jul 12, 2023

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

Reference

BRK24G41_181

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No

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No

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28,6Mb (3,0Mb) / 12,2in x 9,1in / 3648 x 2736 (300dpi)

Keywords

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