Evangelization Of The Pagans

Pierre -louis Varlet 1808-1893IERRE Rare processional scene (evangelization of pagans) of stone -louis Varlet The painting describes a procession in a landscape perspective, animated by many characters. We can recognize a bishop leading the march towards an important assembly composed of a sovereign sitting on his throne, in the center of a crowd of richly dressed dignitaries and courtiers. One can guess in the distance the architecture of a fortified city. Subject rarely treated by Pierre-Louis Varlet better known for these landscapes. Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 1882. In a period of 19th period Restorations of uses. Dimensions: With frame, width 83 cm, height 65 cm.