Denomination: CATHOLIC |
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Denomination: CATHOLIC |
he interior decoration of this church ranks with the most finely and richly ornamented monuments on the island of
Montreal, and is the work of three generations of artisans. The following prestigious
artisans contributed: Philippe Liébert, Louis-Amable Quévillon and David-Fleury David.
David-Fleury David, born in Sault-au-Recollet did his apprenticeship with Quévillon, and began his work as a cabinetmaker in 1816. He made and decorated the present vault and installed the cornice that marks the beginning of the vault as well as the pilasters that run along the nave. He sculpted the altarpiece that encloses the sanctuary with Corinthian columns, and made the vault in the sanctuary as well as the cow horns that enclose it. He adorned the vault with lozenge and hexagonal-shaped coffers bearing decorative motifs. The ensemble is vibrant and animated.
Rose, sanctuary Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Detail of vault in sanctuary Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Cornice, sanctuary Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Vault Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Sanctuary Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Altar Photo: Robert Hébert |
rchitect, sculptor, and painter, Philippe Liébert worked on the decoration of the
Visitation starting in 1764. Most of his work was subsequently removed by
David-Fleury David. However, one can still admire Liébert's tabernacle of 1792-1793 situated at the
main altar of sculpted wood, embellished with gold.
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n the niches are wooden statues representing Saint John the Evangelist, with his attributes
of a Bible and eagle, and Saint Amable, identified by the serpent and toad.
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Wood statuette, Philippe Liébert Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Door, Philippe Liébert Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Door, Philippe Liébert Photo: A. Kilbertus |
he doors with polychromed bas-reliefs on either side of the main altar were also made by Liébert.
They represent biblical scenes related to the life of Samson. These two doors hold a special
place in the history of Quebec decoration and sculpture.
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Stained glass window Photo: Robert Hébert |
Interior Photo: A. Kilbertus |
his exceptional church was cited by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in 1974.
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The Virgin Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Altar cross Photo: A. Kilbertus |
Pulpit Photo: A. Kilbertus |
he pulpit was made in 1836 by Vincent Chartrand, a student of Quévillon. The church
houses the parish's paintings and statues which date from the XVIIIth century.
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 Text: Archdiocese of MontrealEngish translation: Clara Gabriel |
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