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

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

Handwritten missal with artistic illuminations, initial with crucifixion, illumination, 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

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

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

Precious embroidered chasuble, historical liturgical garment, 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

Medieval mosaic floor under glass, 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