NOTRE-DAME-DE-L'ANNONCIATION CATHEDRAL
It houses the triptych by the Maître de Moulins, a testimony to the wealth of artistic creation at the Bourbon court.
Built between 1474 and 1507, the former collegiate church is a pure example of flamboyant Gothic architecture. The facade is densely ornamented, creating a play of colors; the rose window, in black and white stone, is a fine example. Its stained glass windows, paintings, side chapels and statues make it a particularly interesting site to visit. Admire the stained glass windows of St. Catherine and the Dukes, two crucifixions, the ten-thousand martyrs of Mount Ararat, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the Virgin in Majesty, the Popillon family, the Tree of Jesse and the Last Supper in the Parish Chapel. The chapel of the Black Madonna features a polychrome wooden bas-relief depicting the Virgin's death, and the polychrome stone Entombment. The chapel is home to a number of paintings, including the triptych by the Master of Moulins, a masterpiece that arouses both passion and wonder. Painted on wood, completed in 1498, of Flemish inspiration. Commissioned by Duke Pierre II and Anne de France, depicted kneeling on either side of the triptych. The Duke of Bourbon is in the company of Saint Peter, while Anne de Beaujeu appears to be protected by Saint Anne. In the center, the Virgin in glory, her eyes lowered, holds the infant Jesus in her arms, to whom the noble couple are introduced. She stands out against a background of sun, rainbow-colored sky and twelve angels, giving her a striking perspective. When the triptych is closed, the shutters show a sumptuous Annunciation in grisaille.
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