Allouis

The exterior of the church dedicated to Saint-Germain - a 12th-century Romanesque construction, with a modern porch - which has been recently restored, is unremarkable. However, its 12th-century paintings and a fine 11th-century font are well worth a visit

Starting from the lower register on the left of the chancel wall clockwise: 1) Crucifixion 2) Entombment 3) angels above the arch 4) Labours of the months on the intrados of the arch 5) Holy Women at the Sepulchre 6) Virgin in majesty 7) Scenes from the life of a saint on the southern wall.

1) Crucifixion:

3) Angels above the arch

4) Labours of the months:

5) The Holy women at the Sepulchre:

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. Mat 28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Mat 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Mat 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men]. Mat 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. Mat 28:6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Mat 28:7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. Mat 28:8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. (Matthew 28: 1-8)

8) Vivid blue obtained by the use of lapis lazuli

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