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Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jésus apparait à sainte Thérèse, 1866. Creator: Charles Emile Hippolyte Lecomte-Vernet
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Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jésus apparait à sainte Thérèse, 1866. Creator: Charles Emile Hippolyte Lecomte-Vernet
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jesus apparait a sainte Therese, 1866. Jesus appears to St Teresa
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Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile - Jesus apparait à sainte Thérèse,
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or "Jesus Appears to St. Therese," is an exquisite 19th-century oil painting by the renowned French artist Charles Emile Hippolyte Lecomte-Vernet. This evocative work of art, created in 1866, captures a profound moment in the life of St. Therese of Lisieux, a beloved Catholic saint. The painting depicts St. Therese, a young woman in a full-length habit, standing in a tranquil indoor setting, likely a church or a monastery. She is deep in prayer, her eyes closed, and her hands clasped in supplication. In the foreground, a young boy, perhaps an angel, stands before her, gesturing towards the heavens. At the center of the composition, Jesus Christ, depicted as a boy, appears in a vision, extending a hand in blessing. The painting is rendered in rich, vibrant colors, with the figures and their clothing expertly detailed. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene. The overall effect is one of serenity and spirituality, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and mystery of the divine. This painting is a testament to the enduring power of religious art to inspire and uplift, and a reminder of the deep connection between faith and the human experience. It is a treasure of French artistic heritage, and can be found in the prestigious Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, among the many masterpieces of European art.
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