5398 x 3598 px | 45,7 x 30,5 cm | 18 x 12 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
14 août 2009
Lieu:
Pleyben, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe
Informations supplémentaires:
The most imposing calvary in Brittany. Built in 1555 near the church's side entrance. It was displaced in 1738 and given it's present form in 1743. Since then new motifs and scenes have been added to the monument: the Last Supper and Washing of the Disciples feet date from 1640. The huge pedestal with triumphant arches enhanses the figures on the platform. The church, dedicated to St Germanus of Auxerre, is dominated by two belfries. It has a renaissance tower. Inside, the nave has 16C paneled vaulting. The ribs and the remarkable purling are carved are carved and painted with mythological and religious scenes. At the high alter is an altarpiece with turrets and a two story tabernacle (17C)
