More today from within the Rideau Chapel. This place is a wonder.
Back out into the main galleries I went. A lot of early Canadian art, like the European example before it, is religious in nature. You go where the money is, so to speak. This is the altarpiece The Baptism Of Christ, by Francois Fournier, dating circa 1832-37.
Canadian silversmithing was a tradition already in New France, and these are just some of the examples in the collection of the National Gallery.
Julie Boucher de la Perriere is the title of this portrait, dating circa 1805, by Louis Dulongpre.
Here we have Eustache-Ignace Trottier called Desrivieres Beaubien, a 1792 portrait by Francois Beaucourt.
And this is The Honourable Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay, Seigneur of Beauport, circa 1782-84. It is by Francois Baillarge. We'll carry on here tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI have been just writing about French silversmithing in Britain, and perfect timing... you write that Canadian silversmithing was a tradition already in New France. Do you know the dates of these silver objects and the makers? I wonder if I can find the information in the National Gallery.
Huguenot Silver 1730s
https://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com/2021/04/most-expensive-piece-of-huguenot-silver.html
These date from the first half or so of the 18th century.
DeleteThe ceiling in the chapel is stunning.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteMany artists of that period made their income from commissions from religious institutions. It probably still happens to this day.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt.
DeleteIt is a beautiful chapel! Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...tradition can be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe church is so perfect to be in the National Gallery, William.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI was impressed by this art. I saw it many years ago and haven't forgotten about it.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt.
DeleteThe ceiling is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteImpressive chapel and photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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You're welcome.
DeleteAmazing architecture.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
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