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Lourdes, 1914, 25th International Eucharistic Congress

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a gathering beneath a dome. The image shows a crowd of hooded and robed figures holding shepherd's crooks and facing a glowing chalice in the sky, with a bright light shining above it. The chalice is the central focus, with lines of light extending from it. A robed figure is faintly visible within the dome surrounding the crowd. The drawing conveys a sense of reverence and communal focus on the mysterious event.

Artwork Details

Date
1914
Medium
lithograph [poster] in green and black on wove paper
Dimensions
12671 × 9567 px
Public Domain
Yes
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