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Honfleur: Calvary, c. 1830 (oil on wood)
3493207 Honfleur: Calvary, c.1830 (oil on wood) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 29.8x41 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Calvary, a shrine built in 1628 at the top of a cliff overlooking the medieval town of Honfleur, Normandy, popular in the nineteenth century among tourists, pilgrims, and people offering prayers for men at sea. ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22727556
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Crucifixion Honfleur Normandy Panel Passion Pilgrim Shrine
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This print showcases Jean Baptiste Camille Corot's "Honfleur: Calvary, c. 1830" an oil painting on wood that measures 29.8x41 cm and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. The artwork depicts a serene scene of Honfleur's Calvary, a shrine constructed in 1628 atop a cliff overlooking the medieval town of Honfleur in Normandy. Corot masterfully captures the essence of this popular nineteenth-century tourist attraction, frequented by pilgrims and individuals offering prayers for those at sea. The painting features lush trees surrounding the shrine, creating a peaceful landscape against which stands a prominent cross. Figures can be seen praying devoutly near the calvary, their devotion evident. The French artist skillfully portrays not only the physical elements but also conveys deep spiritual significance through his brushstrokes. This piece reflects themes of Christian faith and passion as it alludes to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Moreover, Corot expertly captures the coastal beauty of Honfleur with its breathtaking shoreline and maritime atmosphere. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility while simultaneously inviting contemplation and reflection. Through this remarkable composition, Corot transports viewers to another time and place—a moment frozen in history where art meets spirituality amidst nature's grandeur. It serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts and an invitation to explore one's own connection with faith and nature alike.
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