Sébastien Melchior Cornu, 1870 - Sketch for the chapel of the Compassion of the Saint-Roch church "The Virgin consoling" - fine art print

About this over 150 year-old painting

This masterpiece Sketch for the chapel of the Compassion of the Saint-Roch church "The Virgin consoling" was created by Sébastien Melchior Cornu in 1870. The more than 150 year old original measures the size - Height: 40,7 cm, Width: 32,4 cm. Oil, Canvas (material) was used by the painter as the technique for the work of art. "Date and signature - En bas à droite: "Sébastien lithography pinxit 1870"" is the masterpiece's original inscription. The artwork is in the the collection of Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris, which is located in Paris, France. We are happy to reference that this artwork, which belongs to the public domain is being provided - courtesy of Petit Palais Paris.Besides, the artpiece has the creditline: . What is more, the alignment of the digital reproduction is portrait and has a ratio of 1 : 1.2, which implies that the length is 20% shorter than the width.

Original artwork specifications from Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris website (© - by Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris - Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris)

Aimed at the Chapel of Compassion church Saint Roch in Paris, this sketch to the theme of the Virgin Comforter is reminiscent of a composition performed in 1855 on a tympanum of the church of Saint-Leu la-Forêt: antiquisante in a niche, the Virgin is represented in majesty and afflicted implore. The final work will show some differences with this sketch: the Virgin shall stand, drop arms to the supplicants, and will rise in a cloud in a warmer light, like the Murillo Madonnas.

In 1856, Sebastien Cornu is charged by the City of Paris to decorate the chapel of Compassion at Saint-Roch. The decoration was completed in 1859 and has a "Christ taken down from the Cross" and "consoling Virgin".

Marie Sainte (Virgin, biblical character)

religious scene

Details about the original artwork

Short overview of the artist

Materials you can choose from

We offer a range of various materials and sizes for every product. The following options are available for individualization:

• Aluminium dibond: This is a metal print manufactured on alu dibond material with a true effect of depth - for a modern impression and non-reflective surface. The colors of the print are vivid and luminous, the details are crisp and clear, and you can notice the matte appearance. This direct print on aluminium is one of the most demanded entry-level products and is an extremely stylish way to showcase art, as it draws focus on the image.
• Poster print (canvas material): Our poster is a UV printed sheet of canvas with a nice finish on the surface. Please keep in mind, that depending on the size of the poster print we add a white margin between 2-6cm around the artwork in order to facilitate the framing with your custom frame.
• Canvas: The canvas print, which shall not be mistaken with a real canvas painting, is a digital copy printed directly on cotton canvas. It generates a exclusive impression of three dimensionality. A canvas of this work of art will give you the unique opportunity to turn your new fine art print into a large size artpiece like you know from art galleries. Hanging a canvas print: Canvas prints are relatively low in weight. That means, it is quite simple to hang up your Canvas print without extra wall-mounts. That is why, canvas prints are suited for all types of walls.
• Printed acrylic glass (with real glass coating): A glossy acrylic glass print, which is often referenced as a an art print on plexiglass, will turn your favorite original artwork into amazing décor. Your artwork will be made with modern UV printing technology. This creates the impression of rich, sharp colors. The major benefit of an acrylic glass fine art copy is that sharp contrasts and also color details will be visible with the help of the subtle gradation. The plexiglass with real glass coating protects your selected fine art print against sunlight and heat for many years to come.

Item specs

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