Orleans landscape painting

This painting, an oil work on wood panel signed by the artist peraire, offers a picturesque view of the urban landscape of orléans. The painter chose to position himself on the riverbank to capture the charm of the historic center of the city. In this composition, several key elements catch our eye and arouse our interest. First of all, the focal point of the painting is the majestic gothic cathedral of the holy cross. With its imposing towers and slender spire, this cathedral, which spans several centuries of history, represents the spiritual heart of orléans. The remarkable details of the interior of the building, such as the superb woodwork and stained glass windows evoking the epic of joan of arc, add a historical and religious dimension to the whole. The painting also gives significant space to the orléans bridge, known as the pont royal, which majestically crosses the loire. This bridge is of strategic and historical importance since it has witnessed numerous crossings of the loire over the centuries, including those linked to the national heroine joan of arc. Indeed, the city of orléans celebrates the liberator joan of arc every year during the joan of arc festival, on may 7 and 8. The background of the painting offers a glimpse of the city's rooftops, which dominate the scene from the heights of its towers and spire. This perspective highlights the unique topography of orléans and recalls its turbulent history, marked by invasions and battles throughout the centuries. The painting is framed by a golden frame, adding a touch of elegance to this artistic representation. Its dimensions, 35.5 cm X 24 cm, make it a work of modest size but of great visual and historical richness, capturing the essence and grandeur of the city of orléans through the centuries.