The 17th century Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), at the Royal Church of St Francis (Igreja Real de S Francisco) in Évora, Alentejo, Portugal (March 2016) © Rudolf Abraham
An inscription above the entrance reads: Nos ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos (‘We bones that are here, await yours’).
The historic centre of Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shot on a recent visit to the Évora region to photograph traditional craftsmen.
Nikon D700 & 50/1.4 & 14-24/2.8
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That inscription is a very forceful memento mori. It is quite chilling, more so than the bones themselves.