Sainte Cecile Collection

Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, playing the harp, engraving by Chataigner, 19th century
1732503 Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, playing the harp, engraving by Chataigner, 19th century; (add.info.: Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, playing the harp)

France, Occitanie, Tarn, Episcopal City of Albi, Saint Ca©cile Cathedral interior
France, Occitanie, Tarn, Episcopal City of Albi, Saint Cecile Cathedral interior, UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, Albi, France - photo postcard, unknown French publisher

The Martyrdom of St. Cecile, baroque art, marble sculpture by Stefano Maderno (1576-1636)
YOU4419578 The Martyrdom of St. Cecile, baroque art, marble sculpture by Stefano Maderno (1576-1636), faithful reproduction of the position of the body finds martyrdom during the excavations during

Saint Cecile, Patron Saint of Musicians (engraving)
1731194 Saint Cecile, Patron Saint of Musicians (engraving) by Chataignier (fl.1800); (add.info.: Saint Cecile, patron saint of musicians, engraving by Chataigner)

The Virgin between the saints Before: Saint Dorothee, Saint Catherine, Saint Agnes
JLJ4587805 The Virgin between the saints Before: Saint Dorothee, Saint Catherine, Saint Agnes, Saint Fausta, Saint Apollo (or Apollonia), Saint Godeline, Saint Cecile, Saint Barbe, Saint Lucia

The Virgin among the saints. Detail of the Saintes: Saint Apolline (or Apollonia)
JLJ4608165 The Virgin among the saints. Detail of the Saintes: Saint Apolline (or Apollonia), Saint Godeline, Saint Cecile, Saint Barbe, Saint Lucia. Painting by Gerard David (1460-1523), 1509

Fol. 144v St. Cecilia, from the Book of Hours of Don Duarte (vellum)
XIR243799 Fol.144v St. Cecilia, from the Book of Hours of Don Duarte (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo, Lisbon, Portugal; Flemish, out of copyright

St. Cecilia (oil on canvas)
XIR187190 St. Cecilia (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (attr.to); 118x88 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: has also been attributed to Charles Mellin (c.1600-49); ); French

St. Cecilia (oil on canvas)
XIR227681 St. Cecilia (oil on canvas) by Colombel, Nicolas (1644-1717); 41x24 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

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"Step into the majestic Sainte-Cecile Cathedral in Albi, France and be transported to a world of artistic wonders. The interior of this stunning cathedral is adorned with intricate baroque art, including a faithful reproduction of Stefano Maderno's marble sculpture depicting the Martyrdom of St. Cecile. This masterpiece captures the exact position of her body during excavations and restoration work on the Church of St. St. Cecilia herself is celebrated as the Patron Saint of Musicians, and her importance is beautifully depicted in an engraving showcasing her devotion to music. In another artwork titled "The Virgin between the saints, " we see St. Cecilia among other revered figures such as Saint Dorothee, Saint Catherine, and Saint Agnes. Delving further into history, we discover a captivating folio from the Book of Hours belonging to Don Duarte that showcases an exquisite vellum illustration of St. Cecilia herself on Folio 144v. Not limited to just France, the name "Sainte-Cecile" also graces places like Canada's Acadian Peninsula where you can find Eglise de Sainte-Cecile standing proudly. Artists have been inspired by this remarkable saint throughout centuries, with oil paintings capturing her ethereal beauty and grace adorning canvases around the world. Whether you are exploring Albi's Episcopal City or admiring artworks dedicated to St. Cecilia elsewhere, there is no denying that she continues to captivate hearts with her enduring legacy.