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The image displays the ornate Baroque main altar of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Jesuit Church) located in Brno, Czechia. The central feature is a multi-tiered altar. The upper section, framed by a dark brown arched wooden structure, contains a white stucco relief sculpture depicting the Annunciation against a dark background. On the left, the Virgin Mary kneels at a lectern with an open book, while on the right, the Archangel Gabriel stands on clouds, extending a hand. Above them, a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, emits golden rays, surrounded by cherubs on clouds. Smaller stucco cherubs are positioned on cornices flanking the arched relief. Below the main relief, an elaborate black and gold wooden tabernacle or altar superstructure dominates the altar table. This structure features numerous gilded columns, intricate golden scrollwork, small golden statues of saints (including two prominent ones flanking a central gilded door bearing the "IHS" monogram), and a domed top. The altar table, or mensa, is made of reddish-brown marble and is draped with a white cloth. Two gold candelabras, each holding a white candle, are placed on the cloth. The altar's base is also reddish-brown marble with a carved circular motif. The floor in the foreground is covered with a red carpet. To the left of the altar, a tall golden candelabra with a single unlit white candle stands on a brass base. Further left, a large golden urn or vessel rests on a fluted marble pedestal. A wooden church pew with a red cushion is partially visible in the bottom left corner. To the right of the altar, a similar golden urn is positioned on another marble pedestal, flanked by two potted green plants. The surrounding church interior walls are characterized by light-colored plaster above a reddish-brown marble wainscoting and pilasters.
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