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Paul Koudounaris: Heavenly Bodies

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Heavenly Bodies by Paul Koudounaris

Death has never looked so beautiful. The fully articulated skeleton of a female saint, dressed in an intricate costume of silk brocade and gold lace, withered fingers glittering with colorful rubies, emeralds, and pearls-this is only one of the specially photographed relics featured in Heavenly Bodies. Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs.

Heavenly Bodies by Paul Koudounaris

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

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