Fine Art Print : Breton Pardon
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Breton Pardon
A Breton pardon - the men walk in procession, the woman line the streets of Douarnenez, seeking forgiveness and holding candles
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Media ID 4341893
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10181340
1886 Breton Candles Douarnenez Forgiveness Pardon Procession Processions Seeking Walk
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural traditions of Brittany with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, 'Breton Pardon' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the unique and moving procession of penitents seeking forgiveness in the picturesque town of Douarnenez. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring the soulful atmosphere of this historic event into your home or office and add a touch of timeless beauty to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Breton Pardon: A Historical Procession of Seeking Forgiveness and Penitence in Douarnenez, Brittany, 1886 This evocative photograph captures the essence of a traditional Breton Pardon, a penitential procession that has been an integral part of the region's rich cultural and religious heritage for centuries. The image, taken in the picturesque coastal town of Douarnenez in 1886, depicts a solemn procession of men making their way through the town's winding streets, their heads bowed in penance and introspection. The women of Douarnenez line the streets, their faces a mix of compassion, curiosity, and reverence as they watch the men pass by. Each woman holds a candle, its flickering flame casting a warm, golden glow over the scene. The candles symbolize both the light of faith and the hope for forgiveness, as the penitents seek absolution for their sins. The Breton Pardons have their roots in the Middle Ages, when pilgrimages to holy sites were a common way for people to seek forgiveness and penance. Over time, these pilgrimages evolved into local processions, with the townspeople taking on the role of the penitents. The Pardons became a way for communities to come together, to reaffirm their faith, and to seek forgiveness for both individual and collective sins. The photograph captures the timeless beauty and solemnity of this ancient tradition, transporting us back to a simpler time when faith, community, and the power of forgiveness were the cornerstones of daily life. The women's candles, the men's penitent posture, and the winding streets of Douarnenez all combine to create a powerful and moving image that speaks to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit.
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