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This image displays the interior of the altar area within the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria) in A Coruña, Spain. The central focus is an elaborate, multi-tiered altarpiece. A gilded statue of the crowned Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus stands illuminated within a prominent niche at the center of the altarpiece. This statue is flanked by two larger standing figures of male saints: one on the left holding a staff or sheaf, and another on the right holding a book or palm. Below these figures, a golden tabernacle or reliquary is centrally positioned on the altar, surrounded by multiple white pillar candles in candelabras and various floral arrangements. The main altar table is draped with a white cloth featuring a blue patterned border. The frontal of the altar is adorned with five arched panels, each containing a painted depiction of a religious figure, likely saints or apostles. To the left of the altar, a Spanish national flag with its coat of arms is displayed. To the right, a red and white flag is partially visible next to a white vertical banner with the red Caritas logo and the text "Cáritas Parroquial Candelaria San Andrés - A Coruña." The church architecture features stone columns supporting pointed arches and a ribbed vaulted ceiling, from which ornate brass chandeliers hang. Stained-glass windows are visible in the background walls. In the foreground, a golden balustrade or altar rail extends across the bottom of the frame, with potted red floral arrangements placed along its base. The floor in the foreground and near the altar displays a distinct black and white geometric tile pattern. No individuals are present within the scene.
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