22 March 2021

Saint-Savin : peintures murales (2)

These aren't all photos of wall paintings. I'm including photos of other features inside the Saint-Savin abbey church. I'll just let the images speak for themselves. Unfortunately, the church is closed to the public right now because of the Covid-19 crisis in France. The Paris area and areas north of the city are under lockdown again. That means that one-third of the French population is under a confinement order. The Loire Valley is not included... for now.





CHM 2009

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  1. chm22 March, 2021 07:33

    Your photos are absolutely beautiful, stunning! If I ever go back home, I'll check my own photos, but I don't think the'll equal yours. Once again, merci!

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    1. chm22 March, 2021 07:35

      When you look at this amazing French medieval "Sistine Chapel", you have more questions than answers. Was there only one painter, like Micheangelo, or several working as a team? How did they get enough light considering the shadow from the scaffolding on which he or they were standing? And on and on.

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    2. Ken Broadhurst22 March, 2021 09:35

      I have a secret and a confession. Picture no. 5 in this post is one that you took! As I said, I went through your photos from that day in June 2009 and processed some of them. If I could figure out how to send them to you, I would. Anyway, no. 5 in this post is clearly the best one in this series.

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    3. chm22 March, 2021 11:15

      Lol, Ken. I like #5, but it is no better than any of the others and especially #1 which is very good. I really enjoy this series.

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  2. Evelyn22 March, 2021 14:30

    The columns are unique and colored, too. The second photo is my favorite. Such an amazing church!

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    1. Ken Broadhurst23 March, 2021 06:30

      If you do get over here — or I should say "when" you get over here — we'll have to drive down to Saint-Savin. I'd like to go back, and go back to Antigny and Chauvigny too.

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  3. BettyAnn22 March, 2021 14:50

    Amazing art, amazing photos! When I saw the columns, I was immediately reminded of a carousel. Beautiful! As chm said, so many questions.

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  4. Linda from Alabama22 March, 2021 17:14

    I have been enjoying your posts of pictures so much. The picture of the columns is breathtaking.

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  5. Moving with Mitchell23 March, 2021 09:10

    Magnificent.

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