Antigny
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In the 8th century the relics of 2 5th century martyrs, Saint Savin and Saint Cyprien, were found near present-day Saint-Savin, and a member of the king…
The steeple was rebuilt in gothic style after a storm destroyed in in the 19th century. There has been no religious activity in the abbey after the last few…
19th century steeple.
The 17th century abbey buildings.
Cells used by the monks.
Refectory (monks dining hall).
The fight of the kings, 12th century fresco originally located in the nave of the church. Abraham and his army, on the left side, are opposing the army of 4…
The nave with frescoes on the ceiling. The nave is 19m high, while each of the 2 side aisles are 17m high.
The frescoes are depictions of episodes of the Old Testament. The frescoes are arranged into 4 strips, each 42m long.
Scene from the old testament: Noah's ark.
Bottom: Adam and Eve.
Narthex: Christ frescoe.
Narthex.
Narthex: female representation of the church, and a 3-headed dragon.
Frescoe in the narthex.
Aisle.
