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15 - 17 September 2023Passed
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Free of charge. Free admission.
September 2023
Friday 15
14:30 - 18:00
Saturday 16
14:30 - 18:00
Sunday 17
14:30 - 18:00

Chapelle des pénitents blancs

40 rue de la République, 30220 Aigues-Mortes
  • Gard
  • Occitanie

Discover this chapel: an artistic journey through history

European Heritage Days 2023
15 - 17 September 2023Passed
Conditions
Free of charge. Free admission.
©Ville d'Aigues-Mortes

Discover the chapel of the white penitents, founded in 1625, whose construction of the chapel dates from 1668. The chapel is placed under the protection of the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Spirit, represented by the Dove. The fresco by Xavier Sigalon (1817) is a remarkably painted monumental fresco depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. This painting is classified by Cultural Affairs. This semi-circular canvas represents Christ surrounded by his disciples, the holy women Mary Jacobeus and Mary Salome, as well as the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is 4 metres high and 12.20 metres long. The four paintings by Auguste Glaize (1846-1847) retrace the cycle of the Virgin’s life: The Marriage of the Virgin, the Adoration of the Magi, the Lamentation of Christ and the Dormition of the Virgin. Also noteworthy, inscribed on the vault of the choir, are the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the reminder of the fear of the Lord: «Blessed is he who lives in the fear of God».

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About the location

Chapelle des pénitents blancs
40 rue de la République, 30220 Aigues-Mortes
  • Gard
  • Occitanie
The brotherhood was founded in 1625 and the chapel was built in 1668\. The chapel is placed under the protection of the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Spirit, represented by the Dove.
The fresco by Xavier Sigalon (1817) is a monumental, remarkably painted work depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This painting is classified by Cultural Affairs. This semi-circular painting depicts Christ surrounded by his disciples, holy women, Marie Jacobée and Marie Salomé, as well as the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is 4 metres high and 12.20 metres long.
The four paintings by Auguste Glaize (1846-1847) trace the cycle of the Virgin’s life: the Virgin’s Marriage, the Adoration of the Magi, the Lamentation of Christ and the Dormition of the Virgin.
Mention should also be made of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit inscribed on the vault of the choir, as well as the reminder of the fear of the Lord: «Blessed is he who lives in the fear of God».
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Édifice religieux
©Ville d'Aigues-Mortes