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Sketch for the church of Saint-Eustache, c.1854. Creator: Léon Riesener
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Sketch for the church of Saint-Eustache, c.1854. Creator: Léon Riesener
Sketch for the church of Saint-Eustache, c.1854. Rest on the flight into Egypt: Mary and Joseph with the Child Jesus, angels above. The presentation in the temple: the Virgin presents the child Jesus to Simeon, who recognizes in him the long-awaited Messiah. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Eustache : Le repos pendant la fuite en Egypte - La presentation au temple)
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This sketch by Léon Riesener, titled "Sketch for the church of Saint-Eustache: Rest on the Flight into Egypt and The Presentation in the Temple," dates back to the mid-19th century. The artwork, which is now housed in Paris's Petit Palais museum, showcases two significant scenes from Christian and Jewish traditions. In the first scene, titled "Rest on the Flight into Egypt," we see Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus taking a break during their journey to Egypt to escape King Herod's wrath. Angels hover above, keeping a watchful eye over the holy family. The warm colors and soft brushstrokes of the oil painting create an intimate and serene atmosphere, inviting the viewer to contemplate the sacred journey of the holy family. The second scene, titled "The Presentation in the Temple," depicts the Virgin Mary presenting the infant Jesus to Simeon, who recognizes him as the long-awaited Messiah. The scene is filled with emotion and reverence, as Simeon holds the baby Jesus in his arms and the Virgin Mary looks on with a mixture of wonder and pride. Rabbis and other religious figures are also present, emphasizing the connection between Christianity and Judaism. Léon Riesener's skillful use of color and composition in this sketch brings these biblical stories to life, transporting the viewer to another time and place. The intricately detailed angels, the tender expressions on the faces of Mary, Joseph, and Simeon, and the richly textured canvas material all contribute to the artwork's enduring beauty and significance in the history of religious art.
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