Stiftsplatz Square with Stiftsmuseum, Stiftsbrunnen fountain and Stiftskirche Church of St. Peter and Alexander, Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Virgin and child in a halo, elaborate embroidery on a medieval chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Knight in armor bearing flag, elaborate embroidery on a chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Figure of an elegant lady with a hat, elaborate embroidery on a chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Handwritten bible with elaborate illuminations, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Severed head of John the Baptist lying on a plate, wood sculpture, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Small, gold-plated statue of Charlemagne riding a horse, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Exhibition room with a medieval mosaic floor under glass, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Collegiate Church of St. Peter and Alexander with Stiftsmuseum, Twilight, Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Baroque ornamentation with skull, artful embroidery on a chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Handwritten missal with artistic illuminations, initial with the Three Magi, illumination, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Handwritten missal with artistic illuminations, initial with crucifixion, illumination, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Precious embroidered chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Mary and the apostles with halo, elaborate embroidery on a chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Precious embroidered chasuble, historical liturgical garment, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Handwritten missal with artistic illuminations, initial with the Three Magi, illumination, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Medieval brick wall with gate side by side with a new wall with modern windows, Stiftsmuseum monastery museum, Xanten, Lower Rhine region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Medieval carved figure of a bishop with crozier, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Elaborately decorated processional cross with precious stones, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Medieval mosaic floor under glass, Stiftsmuseum Museum Xanten monastery museum, Xanten, Niederrhein region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe