All the (almost) pierced mysteries of Puy-en-Velay cathedral thanks to Bernard Jollivet’s book

This is a new proposal from Haute d’Homme editions for lovers of religious heritage.

The book “The cathedral of Puy-en-Velay” by Bernard Jollivet. Moreover, with the collaboration of Bernard Galland, is a richly illustrated presentation of the Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation cathedral. Nevertheless, The reader will immerse himself in its history, its architecture, its sets or its cloister. Nevertheless, The icing on the cake. Similarly, the beautiful book, in a flexible and not too large format (23×23), authorizes to be taken in hand for a visit to the site.

Black with white hands

You will come across the disturbing black virgin with white hands, the miraculous stone of fevers, all (almost) pierced mysteries puy-en-velay new wonders carved by Pierre Vaneau, disturbing grimacing stones right coming from the Middle Ages, the enigmatic fresco of the liberal arts discovered in 1850 by Prosper Mérimée … You will discern the Arab influences in the black and white keystones, the flowery. Rather simply the Italian contribution with models from Rome and not from Cordoba?

On the side of the Corneille rock

Erected in the flank of the Corneille rock, formerly Mont Anis, Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation cathedral occupies an unparalleled position in the West. The topography making law. it is entered by a porch, according to a route both ascending and underground which can be read as the architectural metaphor of the divine maternity of the Virgin and the incarnation.

The rise of Marian worship

From the 10th century, the rise of Marian worship and then the development of the pilgrimage of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostela gave all (almost) pierced mysteries puy-en-velay new Puy-en-Velay the status of holy city. From 950 to the surroundings of 1180. the angelic church built on the primitive church will be enlarged three times until it takes its current configuration.

A gem of Romanesque art

Almost entirely rebuilt in the 19th century, restored once again in the 90s of the 20th century, this jewel of Romanesque art also applied for its painted decorations, its cloister among the most beautiful in Europe and the episcopal district that encloses it.

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