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Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques, c.1860. Creator: Theodore Pierre Nicolas Maillot
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Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques, c.1860. Creator: Theodore Pierre Nicolas Maillot
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques, c.1860. Sketch for the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church (5th arrondissement of Paris). Martyrdom of St James by stoning
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This sketch, titled "Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques" (Sketch for the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church: Martyrdom of St James by stoning), was created by the renowned French artist Theodore Pierre Nicolas Maillot around 1860. The artwork is a poignant depiction of the martyrdom of St. James, the brother of Jesus, as he is being stoned to death. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, is a powerful representation of the Christian martyrdom, with St. James' lifeless body lying on the ground, surrounded by a crowd of men and women, some of whom are shown throwing stones at him. Angels, depicted in the upper part of the painting, look down upon the scene with a sense of sorrow and compassion. This evocative work of art was likely created as a study or sketch for a larger commission, possibly intended for the interior decoration of a church or a religious institution in Paris, such as the Petit Palais. The painting's rich colors and intricate details reveal Maillot's mastery of the medium and his deep understanding of the religious themes he explored throughout his career. The Martyrdom of St. James is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the ultimate sacrifice that some believers have made throughout history. This beautiful and moving work of art continues to captivate viewers and inspire reflection on the human condition and the enduring power of the Christian faith.
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