Paris (7th) - Hôtel des Invalides. The Dome - Main Altar.

Description

Interior view of the Dome of the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, showing a main altar of black marble from Isère, topped with a 2m86 bronze Christ sculpted by Hubert and Vallet, supported by four twisted marble columns in black and white with gilded bronze capitals by Christophe. Printed text at the bottom of the front details the architectural work of Visconti. Reverse: postcard published by the Society of Friends of the Army Museum, published by L. Boisson, photo editor Paris.