Works inspired by Brittany

The Flight of Gradlon

Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822-1896)

Circa 1884

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Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822-1896) - La Fuite du Roi Gradlon, vers 1884 - Huile sur toile, 2 x 3.11 m - Dépôt de l’Etat de 1896, transfert de propriété de l’Etat à la Ville de Quimper en 2013 © Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper

Oil on canvas

2013-0-69

Allocated by the French state in 1884
Transfer of property to the city of Quimper in 2013

H. 200 cm - L. 311 cm

At the centre of the Bay of Douarnenez was the legendary town of Ys. Dahut, daughter of King Gradlon, gave in to the advances of the devil, who, in the guise of her lover, opened the floodgates of the dikes protecting the town. The King attempted to save his daughter, but God, speaking through the mouth of Saint Guénolé, ordered him to sacrifice the sinner.  The over-laden horse was in danger of being overcome by the sea.

Works inspired by Brittany

The Flight of Gradlon

Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822-1896)

Circa 1884

Enlarge picture jpg 304Ko (See the caption hereafter) (modal window)
Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822-1896) - La Fuite du Roi Gradlon, vers 1884 - Huile sur toile, 2 x 3.11 m - Dépôt de l’Etat de 1896, transfert de propriété de l’Etat à la Ville de Quimper en 2013 © Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper

Oil on canvas

2013-0-69

Allocated by the French state in 1884
Transfer of property to the city of Quimper in 2013

H. 200 cm - L. 311 cm

At the centre of the Bay of Douarnenez was the legendary town of Ys. Dahut, daughter of King Gradlon, gave in to the advances of the devil, who, in the guise of her lover, opened the floodgates of the dikes protecting the town. The King attempted to save his daughter, but God, speaking through the mouth of Saint Guénolé, ordered him to sacrifice the sinner.  The over-laden horse was in danger of being overcome by the sea.

Audio commentary recorded by a student in 11th year at the Likès High School from Quimper

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