The Cathedral of Mantes (1865-69) by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

The Cathedral of Mantes - Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot - 1865-69

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TitleThe Cathedral of Mantes
ArtistJean-Baptiste Camille Corot
Date1865-69
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions20 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.
Current LocationMusee Saint Denis, Rheims
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About The Cathedral of Mantes

French painter Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot portrayed the refined Gothic style of Mantes Cathedral in several of his landscapes, including his painting from around 1865-69. The idyllic hamlet of Mantes was a popular subject for many artists, and this work is considered one of Corot’s earliest views of the cathedral. Scenes of church interiors were not typical in Corot’s paintings, but he does an exceptional job at capturing the essence of the cathedral.

Born in Paris in 1796, Corot showed six paintings at the Exposition Universelle of 1855 and won a gold medal. His influence on later 19th-century landscape painting, including the Impressionists, was immense. In this painting featuring Mantes Cathedral, he portrays its awe-inspiring beauty using a masterful combination of color and light.

It is worth noting that Gothic architecture reached its peak during Medieval times, but it continued to inspire artists such as Corot well into the modern era. Furthermore, while some may view Mantes Cathedral simply as a religious landmark or historical monument worthy only because of its age or beauty -the structure is full with stories and legends worth exploring when visiting- for others like Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot it served as an eternal source inspiration immemorialized by artistry like his that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.

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