Cadaver Tomb of René of Chalon
Cadaver Tomb of René of Chalon, Cadaver tomb in Saint-Étienne Church, Bar-le-Duc, France
The limestone sculpture presents a skeletal figure standing upright with an extended left arm, displaying intricate details of human decomposition through the stone.
Created by sculptor Ligier Richier between 1544 and 1547, this monument commemorates René de Chalon, who died at age 25 during the siege of Saint-Dizier.
This transi sculpture represents the late Gothic period's approach to mortality, displaying the physical transformation of death rather than an idealized portrayal.
The monument stands 177 centimeters tall in the right transept of Saint-Étienne Church, where visitors can examine the detailed limestone craftsmanship.
The statue's left hand originally held René de Chalon's actual heart in a reliquary until its disappearance during the French Revolution.
Location: Bar-le-Duc
Inception: 1545
Creator: Ligier Richier
Height: 177 cm
Made from material: Euville stone, stone, limestone
GPS coordinates: 48.76806,5.15944
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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