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Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence... c.1843-1868. Creator: Sébastien Louis Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine
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Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence... c.1843-1868. Creator: Sébastien Louis Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine
Esquisses pour les eglises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence - La Justice - La Force - La Temperance - Les sept oeuvres de misericorde, between 1843 and 1868. Sketch for the interior of the church of Saint-Gervais. The seven works of corporal mercy according to Catholic tradition address the physical needs of the poor. These include feeding the hungry, visiting the imprisoned, burying the dead, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, giving shelter to travelers, and offering drink to the thirsty. Sketch for the interior of the church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile. The Virtues: Prudence - Justice - Force - Temperance. Sketches mounted in the same frame before 1889 (cf. Chaix, ed. Civ. T.II, 1889)
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Allegorical Canvas Material Charity Compassion Compassionate Justice Kind Kindness Mercy Oil Paint Prudence Strength Strong Temperance
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This print showcases two sketches by Sébastien Louis Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine, a renowned French artist of the 19th century. The first sketch, titled "Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile: La Prudence," depicts the virtue of Prudence within the interior of the Church of Saint-Gervais. The seven works of corporal mercy, as per Catholic tradition, are addressed in this sketch, with Prudence being one of the theological virtues. The physical needs of the poor are symbolized by the seven figures, including feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick. The second sketch, titled "Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile: La Justice, La Force, La Temperance," represents the virtues of Justice, Strength, and Temperance within the Church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile. These virtues are essential moral qualities that guide individuals towards ethical behavior and spiritual growth. Both sketches were created between 1843 and 1868 and were mounted in the same frame before 1889. The oil paint and paper sketches showcase the artist's mastery of color and composition, making them valuable additions to any collection of 19th-century religious art. The sketches are currently housed in Paris museums, specifically the Petit Palais, and serve as a testament to Norblin de la Gourdaine's artistic legacy. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and religious heritage of France during the 19th century, showcasing the compassionate and charitable spirit of the time through the allegorical figures of Prudence, Justice, Force, and Temperance.
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