The forgotten Abbey 4
by Weston Westmoreland
Title
The forgotten Abbey 4
Artist
Weston Westmoreland
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The ruins of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Wandrille in Normandy.
Only a small portion of the ancient abbey ruins remain. Most of the building belongs to the renaissance and is in good condition. However, this tall piece of the nave stands attached to the modern building. It is a wonderful view of mystic beauty, a magic atmosphere of a kind that is hard to find elsewhere.
As many other abbeys in this region, the first building, of Norman origin, was erected around 650 AD. Wars, lightning and fire destroyed it partially once and again through the centuries, but it was rebuilt higher and stronger every time.
French Revolution ended its monastical life and it was then used as a factory and partially demolished. After the revolution, already in the 19th century, the abbey was restored to the Benedictines.
You can learn more about what drives me in my blog:
http://inspiringthoughtsandimages.com/
Weston Westmoreland.
Uploaded
December 27th, 2014
Embed
Share
Similar Images
Recently Viewed
