Urban Story - Hotel-dieu De Lyon
by Mona Edulesco
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Title
Urban Story - Hotel-dieu De Lyon
Artist
Mona Edulesco
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
ORIGINAL PALETTE KNIFE OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS/ 7,4 x 9,4 inches
Hotel-Dieu de Lyon was a hospital of historical significance situated on the west bank of the Rhone river, on the "Presque-isle" (the Peninsula between the Saone and Rhone rivers which run through the city center). It has been out of use since 2010. First erected in medieval times, the building originally served as the "Confrerie des freres pontifes" (est. 1184), a pontifical meeting-place and refuge for both traveling and local members of the clergy. However, when the first doctor Maitre Martin Conras was hired in 1454, 'Hotel-Dieu' became a fully functional hospital, one of the most important in France. As Lyon was a city known for its trade and seasonal fairs, many of the early patients were weary travelers of foreign descent.
In 1532, 'Hotel-Dieu' appointed former Franciscan/Benedictine monk-turned-doctor and great Humanist Francois Rabelais, who would write his Gargantua and Pantagruel during his tenure here. Renaissance poetess Louise Labe lived just beyond the western limits of the building.
Massive expansion projects in the 17th century by Ducellet (under Louis XIII and Richelieu) and in the 18th century by Soufflot (under Louis XIV and Colbert) replaced the original building with the grandiose wings and courts we know today. In fact, at its greatest point, the hospital extended from its present position beyond Bellecour to engulf the area now occupied by the central post office. (source: Wikipedia)
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Comments (122)
Reynold Jay
This one stands out in your galley as it uses darker colors than the others, Mona. The black in the figures is really bold and it works wonderfully. FAV
Barbara Chase
I am passionate about impasto and love the colors in this strong geometric piece!! :)) f
Christel Roelandt
I don`t know how I missed this one, Mona, but I`m sure glad to stumble upon it now because I LOVE it!! Those figures in the front the Rhone in between and that magnificent piece of architecture in the back, all bathed in a twilight-like gloom. Such a mood you`ve created here with those purples and yellows!! wow! L&F&T, Christel and happy Sunday, bon dimanche!!
Sherri Of Palm Springs
Emona, this is so beautiful I sat here for quite sometime just looking at your strokes and beauty of it all. very nice work Sherri FVL
Frederick Luff
Mona...Really enjoying the colors textures composition in this scenery with the perfect figures, your painting(s) show a wonderful mastery of oil painting. I look forward to seeing many more beautiful works from you soon, they are a delight in every way.
Marsha Heiken
Mona,second time I want to tell you how much I love this oil.It is gorgeous with the colors mingling so well together. Thanks for comments hun,your a dear. Hugs,Marsha FV
Lianne Schneider
These days I have to go digging deeply into your portfolio to find these beauties I missed along the way or that you did before I knew you! This is just magnificent as always Mona - beautiful knife work, stunning color palette. Love this. F/V T
Lisa Knechtel
Stunning colours. I like how you left a break in the crowd for me to stand and admire the sunset. It gives a feeling of intimacy. Beautiful light and detail. WOW. You so inspire me. v/f/pin
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