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Saint-Denis-d'Anjou

Mayenne (53)

(MAYENNE)

The nave and the tower of the church were built in the 12th century but the side-aisle and the transept were rebuilt in the 16th century

The mural paintings are remarkable. Most of them date back to the 16th century. The most interesting of them is probably the Decollation of the Baptist and the Presentation of his head to Herod during a banquet.
The mural paintings are remarkable. Most of them date back to the 16th century. The most interesting of them is probably the Decollation of the Baptist and the Presentation of his head to Herod during a banquet.
Upper register: Decollation of the Baptist.
Upper register: Decollation of the Baptist.

Lower register: The Legend of saint Hubert.

Perhaps a fragment of a "Warning againt Idle Gossip" only two of the demons are still visible
Perhaps a fragment of a "Warning againt Idle Gossip" only two of the demons are still visible
Scenes from the lives of saints, among whom St. Nicholas
Scenes from the lives of saints, among whom St. Nicholas
Martyrdom of John the Baptist
Martyrdom of John the Baptist
Carved capital
Carved capital

Location and nearby churches

  1. Miré 4.8 km
  2. Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe 13 km
  3. Auvers-le-Hamon 15 km
  4. Asnières-sur-Vègre 20 km
  5. Durtal 20 km
  6. Saulges Église Saint-Pierre 21 km

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