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Paray Collection

Paray-le-Monial, a sacred pilgrimage site in France, has been an inspiration for artists and visionaries throughout history

Background imageParay Collection: ALACOQUEs VISION 1675

ALACOQUEs VISION 1675
Marguerite-Marie Alacoque has her fourth (and last) vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at Paray-le-Mondial, France : this will lead to the Catholic cult of the Sacre Coeur

Background imageParay Collection: Sketches by a Pilgrim at Paray-le-Monial (engraving)

Sketches by a Pilgrim at Paray-le-Monial (engraving)
1048984 Sketches by a Pilgrim at Paray-le-Monial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by a Pilgrim at Paray-le-Monial)

Background imageParay Collection: Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving)

Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving)
1048976 Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial)

Background imageParay Collection: Zuljanah I

Zuljanah I
Mohammadreza Momeni

Background imageParay Collection: Costume design for the ballet Artemis troublee by Paul Paray, 1922. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Costume design for the ballet Artemis troublee by Paul Paray, 1922. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Artemis troublee by Paul Paray, 1922. From a private collection

Background imageParay Collection: Vision of Sacred Heart

Vision of Sacred Heart
Marguerite-Marie Alacoque has a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at Paray-le-Mondial, France : this will lead to the Catholic cult of the Sacre Coeur Date: 2 July 1688

Background imageParay Collection: On the Way to Paray-Le-Monial, France: Arrival at Paray, 1873 Engraving

On the Way to Paray-Le-Monial, France: Arrival at Paray, 1873 Engraving

Background imageParay Collection: On the Way to Paray-Le-Monial, France: Arrival at Paray, 1873 Engraving

On the Way to Paray-Le-Monial, France: Arrival at Paray, 1873 Engraving

Background imageParay Collection: France Paray Le Monial

France Paray Le Monial
Already a religious site, Paray becomes a pilgrimage destination when Marie Alacoque has a series of visions, culminating in a Miraculous Medal

Background imageParay Collection: Alacoque and Jesus

Alacoque and Jesus
Marguerite-Marie Alacoque has the first of four visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at Paray-le-Mondial, France


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Paray-le-Monial, a sacred pilgrimage site in France, has been an inspiration for artists and visionaries throughout history. In 1675, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque received a series of visions of the Sacred Heart, igniting a devotion that continues to this day. The engravings "Sketches by a Pilgrim at Paray-le-Monial" and "On the Way to Paray-le-Monial: Arrival at Paray" offer glimpses into the journey of those making their way to this hallowed place. Leon Bakst's costume design for the ballet "Artemis Troublee" by Paul Paray, featuring the character Zuljanah I, adds an artistic flair to the pilgrimage's rich history. Saint Margaret Mary's visions, depicted in the Vision of the Sacred Heart, continue to draw visitors from around the world to Paray-le-Monial, where they can experience the profound connection between faith and art.