A Door in the Cloister
by Lainie Wrightson
Title
A Door in the Cloister
Artist
Lainie Wrightson
Medium
Photograph - Photography-digital
Description
The Abbaye de la Celle-Roubaud and Chapelle Sainte Roseline were founded in the 11th century by the monk Roubaud, a hermit of St Victor of Marseille. The abbey and chapel belonged, successively, to the Templiers, Benedictines, Chartreuses and Observentins.
During the Revolution, property was sold, and the chapel was acquired by the commune of Les Arcs. The abbey became the Château de Sainte Roseline and today the chateau and chapel are the center pieces of a large vineyard. The old monastery buildings are now private property. However at the end of the abbey building is the vineyard wine shop that can be visited, for tasting and buying.
The chapel which is open to the public, was built in 1200, in the style of Provencal Romanesque. The site was left in disrepair during times of troubles and agitation in the 14th century. In the 15th century, the Franciscans moved in and rebuilt the monastery. A lovely cloister can be seen through the gate to the right of the chapel.
Inside the chapel are a number of interesting items. In addition to Sainte-Roseline herself, there's a large mosaic by Marc Chagall, some items of Diego Giacometti, a 12-panel polyptyque by Louis Bréa, stained-glass windows, and a magnificent alter.
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Lainie Wrightson
Freddy, Thanks for favoring "A Door in the Cloister" ..... I really appreciate that :~)
Emmy Vickers
Lainie, congrats on your win in ABC Group's D is for Door contest! Interesting chapel. Love the tree going up the side. Nice work. l/v
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your third place win in ABC GROUP'S weekly contest, D is for Door. Your amazing mage will be featured with pride on the ABC GROUP home page!
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Thanks ever so much for the votes and 3rd place win in ABC GROUP'S D is for Door contest. I'm thrilled :~)
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love this old-world scene Lainie! We added our Like. Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Jane Small
One of Lainie's little doors is exactly what I was hoping to view! You are such a specialist in these kind of magical finds ! And having found them,you portray them as such beautiful works of art. I have so many favourites of yours but this must be another one of them! The twisting vine,mellow ochre bricks, beautiful carvings, fading woodwork and glorious greens are such a very lovely combination! L/F
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Jane, your lovely comments always make my day! Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! Blessings to you dear Jane :~)
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