Église Saint-Pantaléon, 16th-century Gothic and Renaissance church in Troyes, France.
Église Saint-Pantaléon is a 16th-century church building with a classical facade featuring two pediments and an octagonal steeple. The interior consists of a narrow nave covered by a wooden barrel vault that rises above the space.
The building originated as a wooden structure in 1189 and was later rebuilt in stone, sustaining damage during a major fire in 1524. Following this event, it was reconstructed blending Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
The church displays a rich collection of sculptures from the 16th century distributed across its pillars and interior spaces. Many of these works were rescued from other religious buildings during the French Revolution and found refuge here.
The interior is organized with two rows of statues on the pillars that guide your eye as you move through the space. Polychrome sculptures are distributed across different levels and sections, allowing for thorough exploration throughout your visit.
The building contains stained glass windows from the 16th century designed using grisaille technique with silver-yellow and deep red details. These color combinations create distinctive lighting effects that subtly illuminate the interior space in unexpected ways.
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