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Esquisse pour l'église Saint- Merry : Saint Vincent de Paul arrivant à Tunis, 1840. Creator: Francois-Gabriel-Guillaume Lepaulle
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Esquisse pour l'église Saint- Merry : Saint Vincent de Paul arrivant à Tunis, 1840. Creator: Francois-Gabriel-Guillaume Lepaulle
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint- Merry : Saint Vincent de Paul arrivant a Tunis, 1840. Saint Vincent de Paul arrives in Tunis
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Canvas Material Depaul Vincent Dove Holy Ghost North Africa Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Paul Vincent De St Philanthropist Philanthropy Priest Saint Vincent De Paul St Francis De Paul St Vincent De Paul Tunisia Vincent De Paul St Vincent Depaul Interior Design Paris Museums Petit Palais
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Francois-Gabriel-Guillaume Lepaulle's Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Merry: Saint Vincent de Paul arrivant à Tunis, painted in 1840, captures a pivotal moment in the life of Saint Vincent de Paul, the renowned French Catholic priest and philanthropist. The painting depicts Saint Vincent de Paul's arrival in Tunis, North Africa, where he embarked on a mission to help the needy and spread the message of Christianity. The composition is rich in symbolism and detail. Saint Vincent de Paul is shown standing confidently on the deck of a ship, gesturing towards the shore as if to signal the beginning of his mission. A dove, representing the Holy Ghost, hovers above him, signifying the divine guidance he received in his humanitarian endeavors. The background of the painting is filled with lush palm trees and exotic birds, symbolizing the exotic and unfamiliar environment of North Africa. The warm, vibrant colors of the painting evoke a sense of warmth and welcome, while the intricate details of the ship and the people in the background add depth and texture to the scene. This oil painting, now housed in the Petit Palais in Paris, is a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of France and Europe in the 19th century. The painting's intricate brushwork and attention to detail demonstrate Lepaulle's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of a moment in history. The painting's location in the Petit Palais, one of Paris's most prestigious museums, speaks to its significance as an important work of art and historical artifact. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, philanthropy, or the art of the 19th century.
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