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Bilder Louis Haghe (1806–1885) – Gothic Altar Scene with Worshippers – Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ecclesiastical Interior (Mid-19th Century)
Beskrivning
This monumental hand-coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe depicts the interior of a Gothic church, focused on a lavishly carved and gilded altarpiece filled with religious scenes and sculptural detail. The architectural setting features tall traceried windows, ribbed vaulting, and stained glass bathed in filtered light. At the center, a priest administers the Eucharist to kneeling figures, while others observe in quiet reverence. The work captures not only the grandeur of medieval sacred art but also the 19th-century Romantic fascination with spiritual ritual and historical architecture. Known for his architectural precision and atmospheric mastery, Haghe renders the space with depth and solemnity.
Louis Haghe (1806–1885) was a Belgian-born British lithographer and watercolorist, best known for his collaborations with David Roberts on The Holy Land series. A master of architectural and ecclesiastical subjects, Haghe pioneered richly toned chromolithography and brought painterly depth to printed works. He was president of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours and widely admired for his ability to evoke both scale and sacred atmosphere in architectural views.
Artist or Maker:
Louis Haghe
Dimensions:
57 cm × 46 cm
Medium:
Hand-Coloured Lithograph
Date:
Mid-19th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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