The image displays the ornate Baroque interior of St

The image displays the ornate Baroque interior of St. Paul's Cathedral in Mdina, Malta, captured from the nave looking towards the main altar. The high, domed ceiling is extensively frescoed, featuring a central oval depicting the Virgin Mary ascending amidst angels on a light blue sky, surrounded by additional religious figures, cherubs, and elaborate gilded and reddish decorative motifs. Several arched stained-glass windows are visible in the upper sections of the dome. The architectural structure comprises large, fluted columns and pilasters in reddish-brown marble, adorned with intricate gold leaf and carved stucco, supporting arches and entablatures. Arched openings along the nave provide access to side chapels, which contain additional religious artwork and altars. The main altar, situated at the far end, is brightly illuminated and richly decorated with numerous tall candlesticks, a tabernacle, and a large altarpiece painting framed by golden architectural elements. White fabric is draped around parts of the altar area. Approximately 15-20 individuals are present in the cathedral. Most are seated in the dark wooden pews that extend through the nave, generally facing the altar or observing the surroundings. In the immediate foreground, the back of a person with short grey hair is visible on the right, and the back of a person with blonde hair is visible on the left. In the midground-left, a person in a dark jacket stands near a luminous blue Christmas tree. On the midground-right, another individual is seen kneeling in a pew. A glowing blue Christmas tree with lights is positioned on the left side of the nave, near the foreground. Red fabric draping is visible on the right side of the nave, potentially part of seasonal decorations. A large crucifix or statue of Christ on the cross is partially visible in the upper-left foreground.