The American Architect
Vol. CXIII
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
Number 2208
THE CHEVET FROM THE BISHOP’S GARDEN
The cloisters which have been re-erected here have archaeologically nothing to do with the cathedral of Quimper, but compose charmingly with the ancient monument. The flying buttresses of the ambulatory are seen to advantage from this point of view.
Architectural Rambles in Brittany—III
The Cathedral of Quimper—I
By A. Kingsley Porter
T
HE city of Quimper is probably chiefly famous for its pottery. It has, however, an even greater claim to fame in its cathedral, certainly the most conspicuous and the most interesting monument of Gothic art in the entire province of Brittany. If it is inferior to the great masterpieces of the Ile-de-France in artistic value, it possesses in revenge extraordinary archaeological importance, and has been enriched by the imaginative Celtic temperament with an unusual wealth of legend. Considered purely as a work of art, it is
by no means inferior to many cathedrals of England which enjoy an international reputation. The monument, from every point of view, merits being better known than is actually the case.
Celtic poetry surrounds the history of the cathedral from its very beginnings. St. Corcntin established his hermitage about the end ,of the fifth century on the site of the present city of Quimper. Here he was found one day by Grallon, KP-, of Cornouaille, who was so edified by the sa nt that he caused him to be consecrated bishop, and
Copyright, 1918, The Architectural & Building Press (Inc.)
Vol. CXIII
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
Number 2208
THE CHEVET FROM THE BISHOP’S GARDEN
The cloisters which have been re-erected here have archaeologically nothing to do with the cathedral of Quimper, but compose charmingly with the ancient monument. The flying buttresses of the ambulatory are seen to advantage from this point of view.
Architectural Rambles in Brittany—III
The Cathedral of Quimper—I
By A. Kingsley Porter
T
HE city of Quimper is probably chiefly famous for its pottery. It has, however, an even greater claim to fame in its cathedral, certainly the most conspicuous and the most interesting monument of Gothic art in the entire province of Brittany. If it is inferior to the great masterpieces of the Ile-de-France in artistic value, it possesses in revenge extraordinary archaeological importance, and has been enriched by the imaginative Celtic temperament with an unusual wealth of legend. Considered purely as a work of art, it is
by no means inferior to many cathedrals of England which enjoy an international reputation. The monument, from every point of view, merits being better known than is actually the case.
Celtic poetry surrounds the history of the cathedral from its very beginnings. St. Corcntin established his hermitage about the end ,of the fifth century on the site of the present city of Quimper. Here he was found one day by Grallon, KP-, of Cornouaille, who was so edified by the sa nt that he caused him to be consecrated bishop, and
Copyright, 1918, The Architectural & Building Press (Inc.)