The architectural rhythm and quality of the decor in the Chapelle des Jésuites illustrate Aix's second Baroque style: the wide bays with grisaille stained glass windows and the choir, topped by a monumental dome, are characteristic of this style.
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Architect Laurent Vallon built his first church here, followed by those of the Saint-Esprit, Prêcheurs and Saint-Jean-Baptiste-du-Faubourg. He positioned it in the perspective of rue Félicien David.
The high façade, intended for Baroque decoration, remains unfinished.
The chapel does, however, feature an unexpected decorative element: a mural anamorphosis, the only one preserved in France. It is located above the nave, but is not accessible to the public. Over 8 meters long, it depicts...
The high façade, intended for Baroque decoration, remains unfinished.
The chapel does, however, feature an unexpected decorative element: a mural anamorphosis, the only one preserved in France. It is located above the nave, but is not accessible to the public. Over 8 meters long, it depicts...
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Contact Jesuits' Chapel – Sacré Cœur School
