This antique monochromatic postcard features an intricate relief from Amiens Cathedral in France, depicting scenes from the Vie de St Firmin (Life of Saint Firmin). The image captures the highly detailed 15th-century Gothic stonework located in the choir screen. The panels shown illustrate key moments in the hagiography of the saint, who was the first Bishop of Amiens, including his preaching and the translation of his relics. This sculptural masterpiece is renowned for its expressive figures and ornate architectural canopies. These intricate high-relief sculptures are renowned for their historical and religious significance, showcasing the craftsmanship of the late Middle Ages.
Era: Golden Age / Divided Back (c. 1905–1914)
City: Amiens
State: Somme
Region: Hauts-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Amiens Cathedral, St. Firmin, Gothic Sculpture, Religious Art, Cathedral Interiors.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: L. Caron
Publisher: L. Caron, phot.-édit., Amiens
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype
