Thursday, June 12, 2025

Saint-Emilion


 Saint Emilion is, of course, a noted wine city.  It is also a hilly place with appealing medieval limestone architecture.  But, it was a visit to the Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion that I liked best.


Around the inner courtyard, a modern mural fills the eyes and blows the mind.  It is a modern interpretation of the Apocalypse of the New Testament, completed in 2018 by Francois Peltier.




I can't interpret all of the symbolism, but I can admire the beauty.


The church's peaceful courtyard offers a quiet counterpoint to the dazzling mural.


Saint-Emilion has very steep roads winding down to the lowest levels.

At the bottom, there is a cul-de-sac surrounded by art galleries.

1 comment:

  1. What a great looking mural. Like you, I'm unsure of the symbolism, but the beauty comes through. I also like the horse sculpture in the cut-de-sac.

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