He was probably the greatest European artist ever to paint medieval churches; but chances are you’ve never heard of John Louis Petit (1801-68).
08 September 2022, The Tablet
John Louis Petit, the forgotten master of sacred art
Before the world had ever heard of Impressionism, a one-time churchman was already embracing its signature style.
‘Worthy of comparison with Turner’: J.L. Petit’s impression of Notre-Dame.
PHOTO: NOTRE DAME CHALONS
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