Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: danse macabre

The Kermaria-an-Iskuit chapel has undergone many changes over the centuries. The construction of the oldest existing part is contributed to Henri d'Avaugour (+ 1183), count of Trégor and Goëlo, to give thanks after having returned from a crusade. In the 15th century the porch, seen here, and the transverse chapel were added. During the 19th century the structure was in real danger, when the parish priest wanted to demolish the chapel in order to construct the "modern" village church. The population resisted this plans - and so saved the building. Once this chapel was a place for pilgrimages, as the chapel is dedicated to the worship of "Itron Varia an Iskuit" (Saint Mary of the Healing) and following the local information, a traditional feast is still celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in September. The mural above the arches, partly seen here, depicts a "Dance of Death" ("danse macabre"). The fresco was discovered under the white paint mid 19th. century. The earliest "danse macabre" in France was (now lost) a mural in a cemetery in Paris dating from 1424–25. This one may be 50 or 60 years younger. The complete mural here has 47 dancers.

The Kermaria-an-Iskuit chapel has undergone many changes over the centuries. The construction of the oldest existing part is contributed to Henri d'Avaugour (+ 1183), count of Trégor and Goëlo, to give thanks after having returned from a crusade. In the 15th century the porch, seen here, and the transverse chapel were added. During the 19th century the structure was in real danger, when the parish priest wanted to demolish the chapel in order to construct the "modern" village church. The population resisted this plans - and so saved the building. Once this chapel was a place for pilgrimages, as the chapel is dedicated to the worship of "Itron Varia an Iskuit" (Saint Mary of the Healing) and following the local information, a traditional feast is still celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in September. The western part of the nave dates back to the 13th century. The mural above the arches depicts a "Dance of Death" ("danse macabre"). The fresco was discovered under the white paint mid 19th. century. The earliest "danse macabre" in France was (now lost) a mural in a cemetery in Paris dating from 1424–25. This one may be 50 or 60 years younger.