Nicolas Bataille Saisissez un
ressenti, ne pas
une galerie.
Choisissez une ambiance et la pièce s'anime : la lumière se réchauffe ou se refroidit, l'atmosphère change de rythme, et seules les œuvres qui incarnent ce sentiment émergent de l'obscurité. Tout le reste s'efface dans l'ombre.
Nicolas Bataille
Nicolas Bataille: Weaver of Apocalypse and Biblical Visions The world of medieval art, particularly that emanating from the workshops of France in the late 14th century, is often perceived as a realm of serene piety and meticulous craftsmanship. Yet, within this tradition flourished an artist of startling intensity and dramatic vision – Nicolas Bataille (c. 1330-1405). A tapestry weaver by trade, Bataille transcended the purely decora
tive function of his medium to create monumental works imbued with a profound sense of foreboding, biblical drama, and symbolic weight. His tapestries, particularly the famed “Seven Seals” cycle now housed in the Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet church in Paris, offer a window into a world grappling with anxieties about mortality, divine judgment, and the impending end times – a perspective rarely found in contemporary art. Bataille’s earl…
