Baldaquin des fonts baptismaux, Stone baptismal baldachin in Bodilis, France.
The structure in the Notre-Dame church is a hexagonal stone construction supported by six decorated columns bearing religious carvings. The main basin reaches 92 centimeters (3 feet) tall and 90 centimeters (3 feet) across, with a smaller secondary basin connected by a lead pipe.
The baldachin over the baptismal font was made in the 16th century from kersantite, a local stone. In 1914 it was listed as a Monument historique in the Base Palissy, France's inventory of protected objects. It stands in the northern side aisle of the Notre-Dame church in Bodilis, in the Finistère department of Brittany.
The seven niche sculptures show the Throne of Grace, Ambrose of Milan, Pope Gregory the Great, the apostles Peter and the evangelists Mark, Matthew and John. The baldachin stands in the north aisle of Notre-Dame in Bodilis, made of kersantite, the local grey stone.
It is located inside the church and requires no separate entrance fee, as it is viewed as part of the church visit. The location offers good visibility from various positions within the nave.
Four cherub heads on the main basin were originally designed as water spouts and remain visible today. Though their original purpose was abandoned after the basin was converted to a baptismal font, they still recall its earlier use.
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