{"product_id":"gravure-ancienne-eglise-saint-menoux-art-vintage-encadrement-dore-retro","title":"Antique engraving Saint-Menoux Church, vintage art, retro gold frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique print depicts the \"Abbey Church of Saint-Menoux,\" as indicated by the legible inscription at the bottom of the image. The illustration shows a detailed view of the religious edifice: one can distinguish the nave, the Romanesque arches, the transept, and a tall, slender spire, typical of medieval architecture. The drawing is enhanced with delicate colors, mainly in sepia, brown, gray, soft green, and blue tones, applied in light washes that respect the retro and authentic spirit of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is mounted on a cream-colored, fine-textured mat, which highlights the artwork. A gilded border with motifs frames the print, adding an elegant and classic touch. The ensemble is presented slightly tilted, placed on a wooden table, in an old library setting, which accentuates its heritage and decorative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject occupies most of the composition, with the church placed diagonally to give depth to the scene. In the foreground, a figure in dark clothing and a yellow hat, probably a monk or a visitor, adds a lively note to the whole. The cloudy sky, rendered with fine hatching, provides relief and emphasizes the traditional graphic style of antique prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print shows no visible signature on the exposed side, nor any clearly legible publisher or date mention. The support appears to be in good condition, without tears, and the mat shows some minor marks, but no major alteration is visible in the proposed photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of illustration, with its precise architectural details and careful framing, fits perfectly into the tradition of antique views of French monuments, highly appreciated in interior decoration or for the study of regional heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The print and its mat show some traces related to age, but remain in very good overall appearance from the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Abbey Church of Saint-Menoux, located in Allier, is a 12th-century Romanesque edifice. It is famous for its remarkable architecture and its \"débredinoire,\" a unique relic associated with an ancient local tradition of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique print, Saint-Menoux church, retro art, vintage engraving, architectural view, monument illustration, antique wall decoration, gilded mat, French church print, heritage print, antique drawing France, library decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54228565557575,"sku":"3321cdd4-55ce-4007-adf6-c8d6ca433fe5-PA0.25","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_e5870ef2-e1d2-4c52-a106-72b39685ed33.jpg?v=1782387206","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/gravure-ancienne-eglise-saint-menoux-art-vintage-encadrement-dore-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}