Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Saint-Jean-Trolimon

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 1 222
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 264
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 1 217
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 255
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

31 Oct 2014 252
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 215
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 265
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 1 226
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.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

30 Oct 2014 2 314
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.