Interior of the Cathedral of Amiens

Interior of the Cathedral of Amiens

Jules Victor Génisson

1842

oil

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This painting shows the inside of a large cathedral. The high, arched ceiling and tall columns make the space feel huge. Light shines through the colorful rose window at the back of the cathedral. The floor is made of square tiles in different colors. People are sitting or kneeling on the floor, and a few are standing. The walls are made of stone blocks, and there are statues on pedestals. The painting is very detailed, with lots of textures and colors. It's like looking at a real place. If you want to see more paintings of churches and cathedrals, look up the subject "Notre-Dame d'Amiens".

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