Comparision of two Annunciation windows, by the Julien Fournier Studio, dated 1885 and 1886 in Pontlevoy and Cheverny respectively.
Loir-et-Cher
Annunciation
By walwyn - September 21st, 2009
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FrançaisChâteauvieux - St. Hilaire
By walwyn - December 18th, 2009
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Stained glass windows by Claudius and Noel Lavergne.
Christ in Majesty
By walwyn - October 13th, 2009
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These wall paintings of Christ in Majesty represent Christ as ruler of the universe. Normally he is in a mandorla and surrounded by other figures and objects. The other figures depicted change from time to time.
Crucifixion - St. Aignan-sur-Cher
By walwyn - October 13th, 2009
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The two kneeling benefactors are thought to be Louis II of Chalon and Jeanne de Perellos.
Decapitation of John the Baptist - Saint Romain-sur-Cher
By walwyn - February 4th, 2010
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The church at Saint Romain sur Cher was rebult in the C16 and restored in the C19. The north and south walls of the apse are painted with scenes of the Decapitation of John the Baptist and the Baptism of Christ on the north wall, and on the south wall is the Resurrection. Both of these paintings were restored in 1859.
East window Triptych - Châteauvieux
By walwyn - October 30th, 2009
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Triptych by Noël Lavergne depicting the Nativity, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Grisaille design - Châteauvieux
By walwyn - November 1st, 2009
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Grisaille design by Noël Lavergne Church of Saint Hilaire Châteauvieux.
Pieta - St. Aignan-sur-Cher
By walwyn - October 13th, 2009
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Fom about 1420, the figures on the right are thought to be Louis II of Chalon, count of Saint Aignan, his mother, and his second wife Jeanne de Perellos.
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