All that remains of the original furnishings is an older masonry altar slab and an altar stone.
On the altar stone sits a priceless treasure, a stone Pieta carved in the characteristic delicate style of the chivalric Gothic period of the second decade of the 15 century, which has unfortunately lost its original polychromatic covering and has been completely cleaned. It was in all probability brought here from a village pilgrimage church consecrated to the Virgin Mary, while a renaissance altar extension from 1645 has disappeared.*
*From Predjamski Grad (Predjama Castle) by Dr. Ivan Stoper
I actually quite like this chapel.
It’s much better without those glittering decorations.
Otherwise, I won’t be able to concentrate…
There is also a viewing window from the room next door.
It’s all to stare at, Cherry. I know you were in heaven.
It felt like heaven looking out through the windows up there
I like the simplicity of this, Cherie
It has a certain something about it
I think this shows more piety than some of the much more grand churches and cathedrals, some of which just flaunt their “bling” in the face of those living in relative poverty.
It is really tiny but the chapel can also be viewed through a window in the room next door.
You do visit the most interesting places. Great photos, as always!
Thanks Natalie