Église Saint-Martial
Place de l’Eglise, 46130 Tauriac, France
Church built in the first half of the 16th century. The entrance is to the west through a vaulted portal in continuous rolls, at the base of a square bell tower whose upper part was redone in the 19th century. At the base of the bell tower is a narthex. The church ends with a square chevet. Inside, the aisles are vaulted with ribbons and tiercerons, entirely decorated with paintings. On the vault of the north collateral are depicted the prophets; on the walls, the dormition of the Virgin, her coronation, and the twelve apostles. The capitals of the pillars are carved. The second bay of the southern aisle is adorned with scenes of Creation; Salome and Saint John the Baptist; the Visitation; the Annunciation; Saint George delivering the princess. The first bay of the south collateral presents the Sibylla and their attributes.
Tags
Édifice d'artisanat, du commerce et du tertiaire
