Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Notre-Dame de Tronoën

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 1 281
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Saint Jaques (aka Jacob, Jack, Jake, Jakob, Jakobus, James, Jim) dressed like a pilgrim.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 346
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Harrowing of Hell (aka "Descensus Christi ad Inferos"). Adam, Eve and the first of the "righteous men and women" can be seen, striding through the Hellmouth.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 1 279
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Magi have finally reached Bethlemen.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 308
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Nativity scene in Bethlehem. From left to right: Joseph (sleeping), Mary (in childbed), Jesus (not as a baby, but already seen "in majestas"), the Magi (adorating). Lichens find a very agreeable climate so near to the sea.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 327
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Flagellation of Christ.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 287
Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Veronica holding the veil.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 321
Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën. Next to the chapel is the calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 1 261
Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën. Next to the chapel is the calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 2 366
Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën, one of the landmarks of Brittany. The church was built in the second half of the 15th century in a flamboyant Gothic style. Not to be seen from this pov is the main attraction: the oldest and probably most complex calvary of the area.