This image depicts the interior of the Cathedral of Saint George Martire in Ferrara, Italy, viewed from the nave looking towards the high altar and apse

This image depicts the interior of the Cathedral of Saint George Martire in Ferrara, Italy, viewed from the nave looking towards the high altar and apse. The scene is illuminated by dim, ambient light. The floor in the foreground and mid-ground is covered by a red carpet featuring a repetitive floral pattern in cream, green, and gold. To the immediate left in the foreground, a golden nativity scene holds a statue of the infant Jesus. Several poinsettia plants in gold foil pots and other green potted plants are placed on the carpet in the foreground. In the mid-ground, a rectangular wooden altar table, draped with a white lace-edged cloth, is positioned centrally. It is flanked by two golden cherub statues, each supporting a candelabra. The table is adorned with floral arrangements containing white lilies and red flowers. Two human figures, indistinct due to distance and lighting, are visible standing behind this altar, facing the apse. The sanctuary area features a richly decorated high altar with multiple golden candlesticks, a prominent cross, and religious busts. Additional floral arrangements of white lilies and red flowers are present on the high altar. Ornate golden pulpits or choir stalls are situated on either side of the sanctuary. Behind the high altar, multiple stained-glass windows displaying religious imagery are visible. The apse walls are extensively ornamented with gilded stucco reliefs and architectural elements. The dominant architectural feature is the apse dome, which contains a large, vibrant fresco depicting a multi-figure celestial scene, identified as Bastianino's "Universal Judgment." Above this fresco, a smaller, circular painting of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) is visible on the main vault. Two large, multi-tiered crystal chandeliers with illuminated bulbs are suspended from the nave ceiling in the mid-ground, contributing to the ambient lighting. The overall architectural style is elaborate, characterized by extensive gilding, detailed ornamentation, and a grand scale.