In the intimate chapel of the Donjon de Vez, visitors are greeted by two majestic sculptures: the white marble recumbents of Léon Dru and his wife. These monumental works, true masterpieces of neo-Gothic art, were created by Emmanuel Frémiet, one of the greatest sculptors of the 19th century.
In the shadow of the Vez chapel: Frémiet’s Gisants
Emmanuel Frémiet: a multi-faceted artist
Renowned for his animal sculptures, Frémiet here demonstrates his mastery of funerary portraiture. The elongated, dignified figures are distinguished by elegant lines and exceptionally fine marble work, playing with light to magnify the bodies.
A neo-Gothic work
These recumbent statues, integrated into the silent atmosphere of the chapel, perpetuate the memory of their models while forming part of the heritage of the Donjon de Vez. They offer visitors a moment of contemplation between history and sculptural emotion.
