While in Dinan we visited the Église Saint-Malo, a 15th century Catholic church, a little bit "younger" than the medieval town center with its buildings from the the 13th and 14th century.
From outside, the church looks like a typical Gothic building, but pay attention to the big windows.
Inside, the church is without the ornaments we often associate with Catholic churches. The nave is high and light.
But what makes this church "alive" is the windows, or to be more precise the light that comes in through them, lighting up the walls.
The true fascination, though, is caused by the stained glass windows. Look at that!
As a photographer I am always fascinated by light, but when light, glass and color meet, it's amazing.
Light, color and shadow on the stone floor.
Do you see the people's faces in the stained glass? This is my contribution to Nicole's Friday Face Off. I guess this depicts the scene of Jesus and the children, "Let the children come to me" - I'm not particularly well versed in the Bible, but this I remember from confirmation classes in my teenage years.
Have an enjoyable weekend, everybody!
12 comments:
Schöne Lichtspiele. Wenn man sich vorstellt, wie das damals erbaut wurde... schon faszinierend.
Ich werde im Mai wohl auch in eine Kirche gehen, wenn meine große Nichte konfirmiert wird. Allerdings erwarte ich nicht so etwas Spektakuläres. Es wird wohl die Dorfkirche sein.
Ich danke dir für die wunderschönen Fotos, liebe Carola.
Ich hoffe wir finden in diesem Jahr Zeit nach unserem Englandurlaub noch ein paar Tage in der Bretagne zu verbringen.
Und so freue ich mich über alle Blogbeiträge, die sich mit dieser Region befassen.
Zauberhafte Fotos hast du gemacht. Vielen herzlichen dank... es zeigt die Schönheit der Reise und die Schönheit der Gegend.
Liebe Grüsse zu dir von Viola
Der Schnee ist geschmolzen, aber im Februar kann es gut und gerne noch mal schneien... also ich würde mit dem Ski :-)))
Aber ich halte auch schon Ausschau nach den ersten Trieben der Frühlingsblüher. Im Garten der Nachbarin stoßen die ersten frühen Tulpen ihre Triebe aus der Erde, sie blühen immer sehr zeitig, aber ich denke auch, dass sie sehr flach gesteckt wurden.
Umarmung von mir.
The almighty church
...sooner or later, the sun will shine, but at the moment it is MIA!
Thank you for you wonderful pictures, Carola, and inspired narrative. You made the church come alive. And you were there, so on that day the angels were there! Hugs - David
The church is really lovely. I saw a different church (St. Vincent) that had been restored after the war (interesting display). They look somewhat similar. Love your photos of the stained glass and especially the light play on the stone walls. I'm with you on the aisles compared to the nave. More interesting angles. There's something about church architecture, at least these oldies, that I find so mesmerizing and peaceful.
That is a really lovely cathedral Carola. I like how it is not ostentatious. And you are right about the effects of the light through the windows. I would have been snapping away with my camera also. Wow. That is magical. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead. hugs-Erika
Your photos capture the light magnificently!
Wow! The architecture is amazing. The stain glass is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with FFO.
Hiciste unas fotos preciosas, me encantó la iglesia. Besos.
There is nothing quite like the architecture in so many of these older churches, Carola, and I enjoyed that you showed so much of this one along with the description. yes, when light, color and glass meet up, there are some beautiful results!
Wie schön!!!
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