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Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:57:41 +0000

There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The interior of the church is kept very sober, but has some capitals.

A seated abbot or bishop

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:51:02 +0000

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Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:41:22 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The stones, that were used for carvings all over the Saintongue. were easy to work with because they were very soft. Unfortunately they weather fast.

A pride of lions - and a pig

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:21:15 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The stones, that were used for carvings all over the Saintongue. were easy to work with because they were very soft. Unfortunately they weather fast.

A musical contortionist

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:11 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The stones, that were used for carvings all over the Saintongue. were easy to work with because they were very soft. Unfortunately they weather fast.

An archer (?)

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:23:02 +0000

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There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The stones, that were used for carvings all over the Saintongue. were easy to work with because they were very soft. Unfortunately they weather fast.

A musician playing a vielle

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:10:57 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

There are no exact construction dates or documents, but it can be assumed that it was built in the second half of the 12th century. The unusually richly decorated façade makes an initial use as a parish church rather unlikely. The building apparently survived the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Huguenot Wars unscathed.

The richly designed yet clearly structured gable-free display wall of the west façade stands out. Its elevation is almost square and divided into two levels: The lower zone is divided into three parts - in the centre is an archivolt portal that occupies the entire height.

The stones, that were used for carvings all over the Saintongue. were easy to work with because they were very soft. Unfortunately they weather fast.

Échillais - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:52:57 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:48:45 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:26:07 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:15:33 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:37:59 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:54:34 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:20:32 +0000

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Around Aulnay are a couple of small church, that are often underestimated, as "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" is such overwhelming, that it shadows everything around. But the craftsmen, that created "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" did not only work there, but they also found jobs in the area. Notre Dame in Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne, located only 7 kms west of Aulnay, is an example of this.

The small church was erected in the 12th century, same time as Aulnay.

Depicted on the outer archivolt are the Magi, who were adored by all pilgrims at that time. The Magi had followed the Star of Bethlehem on their long journey to Bethlehem, just like the pilgrims following the "chemin" to Santiago. From Aulnay it was a walk of less than two hours to see the Magi here.

The scenes do not follow a chronological order. The Magi have reached Bethlehem and are adorating. They hold their gifts. The Star of Bethlehem is seen on the staff the Virgins holds.

Matthew 2.09 - 2.11

"After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."

Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:37:30 +0000

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Around Aulnay are a couple of small church, that are often underestimated, as "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" is such overwhelming, that it shadows everything around. But the craftsmen, that created "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" did not only work there, but they also found jobs in the area. Notre Dame in Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne, located only 7 kms west of Aulnay, is an example of this.

The small church was erected in the 12th century, same time as Aulnay.

Depicted on the outer archivolt are the Magi, who were adored by all pilgrims at that time. The Magi had followed the Star of Bethlehem on their long journey to Bethlehem, just like the pilgrims following the "chemin" to Santiago. From Aulnay it was a walk of less than two hours to see the Magi here.

The scenes do not follow a chronological order. Here are the Magi being questioned by Herod. Behind king Herod a soldier with a huge sword.

This depicts

Matthew 2.01 - 2.08

"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."

When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written":

"But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel."

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."

Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:24:40 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:49:32 +0000

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Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne - Notre-Dame

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:40:17 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Around Aulnay are a couple of small church, that are often underestimated, as "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" is such overwhelming, that it shadows everything around. But the workshops and craftsmen, that created "Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" did not only work there, but they also found jobs in the area. Notre Dame in Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne, located only 7 kms west of Aulnay, is an example of this.

The small church was erected in the 12th century, same time as Aulnay.

Aulnay - Saint-Pierre

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:06:51 +0000

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"Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" is a church outside of Aulnay, in the centre of an old graveyard. The setting has not changed for centuries. For the pilgrims of the 12th century, this church was a major halt - and it still is for all the tourists...

A predecessor church „Saint-Pierre-de-la-Tour“ had been here, that, when the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella got more and more popular, was obviously too small, as Aulnay was conveniently situated between Poitiers and Saintes on the Via Turonensis. A new, larger church was needed, so the place was handed over to the chapter of the cathedral in Poitiers. The canons then probably planned this church, that was erected from about 1130/1140 on.

"Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" (here seen from the east) is a gem of the "style saintongeais". For Peter Strafford ("Romanesque Churches Of France") this is "one of the best examples of late Romanesque architecture in what used to be Aquitaine".

A Luxuria.

Clearly destroyed by pious, prudish people. Luxuriae and mermaids, both bare-breasted, got very often attacked over the centuries. Sex has always been sinful, but in later times even the symbols were evil and got mutilated.

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I cannot pass the area, without doing a detour to this church, so I have uploaded many photos from previous visits (album "Poitou-Charentes / South"), so now, I will add only a few "new ones".

Aulnay - Saint-Pierre

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:17:04 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

"Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" is a church outside of Aulnay, in the centre of an old graveyard. The setting has not changed for centuries. For the pilgrims of the 12th century, this church was a major halt - and it still is for all the tourists...

A predecessor church „Saint-Pierre-de-la-Tour“ had been here, that, when the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella got more and more popular, was obviously too small, as Aulnay was conveniently situated between Poitiers and Saintes on the Via Turonensis. A new, larger church was needed, so the place was handed over to the chapter of the cathedral in Poitiers. The canons then probably planned this church, that was erected from about 1130/1140 on.

"Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay" (here seen from the east) is a gem of the "style saintongeais". For Peter Strafford ("Romanesque Churches Of France") this is "one of the best examples of late Romanesque architecture in what used to be Aquitaine".

Cain murders Abel. The evil deed is eye witnessed by a griffon.

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I cannot pass the area, without doing a detour to this church, so I have uploaded many photos from previous visits (album "Poitou-Charentes / South"), so now, I will add only a few "new ones".