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Les convulsionnaires du cimetiere Saint-Medard (engraving)
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Les convulsionnaires du cimetiere Saint-Medard (engraving)
3644360 Les convulsionnaires du cimetiere Saint-Medard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les convulsionnaires du cimetiere Saint-Medard. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1845). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Cimetiere Le Magasin Pittoresque Saint Medard
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The captivating engraving titled "Les convulsionnaires du cimetiere Saint-Medard" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into a peculiar and intriguing scene. The print, part of a private collection, showcases an illustration originally featured in Le Magasin Pittoresque in 1845. This digitally cleaned image transports us to the cemetery of Saint-Medard, where we witness a group of convulsionnaires engaged in their extraordinary rituals. These convulsionnaires were members of a religious sect known for their intense physical manifestations during worship. In this artwork by the French School, we see individuals contorting their bodies with fervor and passion. Their faces are twisted with expressions that convey both pain and ecstasy as they surrender themselves completely to their faith. The atmosphere is charged with energy as onlookers watch in awe or perhaps even disbelief. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of the engraving. From the intricate folds of clothing to the delicate shading on each face, it is clear that great care was taken to capture this momentous event accurately. Through this thought-provoking print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time and invited to contemplate the power of religious devotion and its ability to move people physically and spiritually.
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