Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: calvary

Karja's St. Catherine's Church is located in the area of the neighbouring village of Linnaka. Around 1254, there was already a wooden church on the site. It was destroyed in 1343. The present church was built in the Gothic style between 1340 and 1350, probably by a French-influenced master from the Swedish island of Gotland. The hall church built by him has a single nave. The church has been preserved almost unchanged in its original form. It is claimed, that this church is one of the country churches with the most sculptures carved in stone in the whole of northern Europe. This "Calvary" relief used to be above the portal. It can now be found on the southern wall of the church. Christ in the centre, the Virgin Mary on the left and St. John on the right. To the left of the Virgin Mary is a crucified criminal who has repented of his sins. His soul leaves his body in the form of a small child, who is conceived by an angel who takes him to heaven. Christ's head is turned towards him. The second criminal has not repented of his sin. His soul is grabbed by a ridiculous horned devil who takes the soul to hell.

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial". The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary. The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels. To the very left Mary´s visit at Elizabeth (= the Visitation, Luke 1:39–56), the Nativity of Jesus, the Adoration of the Magi and (right) the Flight into Egypt. Seen above is Christ´s descent into hell (= "Harrowing of Hell").

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial". The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary. The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels. To the very left is a "Pieta" under a canopy, Jesus flanked by two soldiers, a person on his knees - the "Denial of Saint Peter", the flagellation, Christ is in the pillory, surrounded by guards, the "Crowning of thorns". Above are the crucification and the resurrection. The soldiers are sleeping.

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial". The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary. The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial". The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary. The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial" (Parish enclosure"), seen here. The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary (left) and a funeral chapel/ ossuary (in the backdrop). The construction of "Saint Germain" began in 1530. It was consecrated in 1583. Over the centuries, the church has undergone several restorations and reconstructions.

Beuzec, now part of Plomeur, was an independent village upto the French Revolution. This church, dedicated to Saint Budoc, served the parish. The church was built within the 12th century (and enlarged in the 14th). What can be seen today is just the choir of the building, as the nave collapsed and got demolished during the 19th century.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Saint Jaques (aka Jacob, Jack, Jake, Jakob, Jakobus, James, Jim) dressed like a pilgrim.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Harrowing of Hell (aka "Descensus Christi ad Inferos"). Adam, Eve and the first of the "righteous men and women" can be seen, striding through the Hellmouth.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Magi have finally reached Bethlemen.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Nativity scene in Bethlehem. From left to right: Joseph (sleeping), Mary (in childbed), Jesus (not as a baby, but already seen "in majestas"), the Magi (adorating). Lichens find a very agreeable climate so near to the sea.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. The Flagellation of Christ.

Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details. Veronica holding the veil.

Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën. Next to the chapel is the calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament.

Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën. Next to the chapel is the calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany. Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction (Jesus and the two thieves) are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament.

Isolated in heath and dunes, not far away from the village Saint-Jean-Trolimon, the visitor finds the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën, one of the landmarks of Brittany. The church was built in the second half of the 15th century in a flamboyant Gothic style. Not to be seen from this pov is the main attraction: the oldest and probably most complex calvary of the area.

Notre-Dame de Confort was erected in Gothic style 1528-1544 together with the calvary. The 13 statues of the calvary got destroyed during the French Revolution, but since the end of the 19th century the calvary is complete again. The church got renovated as well in now is in a perfect state.

Notre-Dame de Confort was erected in Gothic style 1528-1544 together with the calvary (left). The 13 statues of the calvary got destroyed during the French Revolution, but since the end of the 19th century the calvary is complete again. The church got renovated as well in now is in a perfect state.