1910s Life of St. Firmin Amiens Cathedral France Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
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.
Details
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
Additional Information
The reverse side of the card features a vertical divider and the publisher's imprint identifying L. Caron of Amiens as the photographer and editor. Caron was a prominent local publisher known for documenting the architectural and artistic treasures of the Somme region. The presence of the LL trademark on the front indicates the photograph originated from the prestigious Lévy archives in Paris but was distributed through Caron's local Amiens operations.
The card includes a handwritten pencil note on the back, Life of St Firmin (2), which corresponds to the printed title on the front. This divided back layout is consistent with French postcards produced during the decade leading up to World War I, before the cathedral suffered significant damage during the conflict.
This card would look beautiful framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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