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Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood
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Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood
CLG252652 Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood) (see also 252653) by Slodtz, Rene Michel (Michel-Ange) (1705-64); 3.38x4.05x1.2 cm; Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France; (add.info.: founder of the Enfants Malades and responsible for the completion of the church; fight between Death and Eternal Life; ); eClement Guillaume; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22660620
© Clement Guillaume / Bridgeman Images
Bishop Curate Effigy Grim Reaper Personification Scythe Sulpice Tombeau
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This print captures the intricate beauty of the Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy, located in the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, France. Created by renowned artist Rene Michel Slodtz, this masterpiece is a harmonious blend of marble and wood. The tomb serves as a tribute to Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750), who was not only a bishop but also the founder of Enfants Malades and played a crucial role in completing the church. The photograph showcases an intense battle between Death and Eternal Life, symbolizing the eternal struggle between mortality and immortality. In this stunning portrayal, we witness an angelic figure kneeling before an effigy of Languet de Gergy. With outstretched wings and baroque elegance, it exudes both grace and power. Meanwhile, Death personified stands menacingly with its scythe held high, representing mortality's relentless pursuit. Every detail has been meticulously captured by photographer Clement Guillaume – from the delicate features on each face to the skeletal form of Death itself. This image invites us to contemplate life's transience while celebrating human achievements that endure beyond death. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork frozen in time through photography, we are reminded that even though our mortal bodies may fade away like dust, our legacies can live on forever.
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