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Saint-Medard, Exterior
SAINT-MEDARD, Paris Convulsionnaires gather at the tomb of M. de Paris, in the cemetery of Saint-Medard, where extraordinary manifestations occur Date: 1731
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1731 Altered Cemetery Extraordinary Gather Manifestations Occur Tomb Convulsions Medard Paranormal
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of Saint-Medard, a cemetery and church located in the heart of Paris. The year is 1731, and the scene before us is one of fervent devotion and the unexplained. A large crowd of Convulsionnaires, individuals known for their altered states of consciousness and physical convulsions during religious experiences, have gathered around the tomb of M. de Paris. The Convulsionnaires, a religious movement that had gained significant attention and controversy in Parisian society, were believed to be experiencing extraordinary manifestations at this very site. The cause of their convulsions was a subject of much debate, with some attributing them to divine intervention, while others saw them as the result of hysteria or even deceit. Despite the skepticism and controversy surrounding the Convulsionnaires, the faithful continued to flock to Saint-Medard, seeking a glimpse of the divine or a cure for their ailments. In this photograph, we see a sea of people, their faces etched with emotion, as they gather around the tomb, reaching out to touch it or offering prayers. The atmosphere is one of intense devotion and anticipation, as the Convulsionnaires are believed to be in the midst of another episode. The photograph also reveals the ornate and intricately carved details of the tomb itself, a testament to the wealth and piety of its occupant. The juxtaposition of the modern technology of the photograph with the ancient architecture and the timeless human experience of faith and spirituality creates a powerful and thought-provoking image that invites us to reflect on the enduring mysteries of the human condition.
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