Leonard de Lamet, parish priest of Saint-Eustache

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a very special painting of a very important person. nn This is a portrait of Leonard de Lamet. He was a priest, which means he led people in prayer, right here in this very church! Can you imagine that? He lived a long time ago, and this painting helps us remember him. nn What do you see in this painting?







That's right! He's sitting in a big, red chair. It looks comfy, doesn't it? The color red is often used to show importance, so we know he was a very important person in the church. nn Look closely at his face. Can you see the lines? Those lines tell us he lived a long life. He worked hard and helped many people. nn nn He's wearing a black robe with a white collar. That's called a cassock, and it's what priests wore a long time ago. It's like a uniform that tells everyone he's a priest. nn He's also holding something white in his hand. What do you think it is? Maybe a handkerchief or a special cloth used in church. It makes you wonder what he's thinking about, doesn't it? nn nn The painter used a special trick with light and shadows in this painting. It's called chiaroscuro! It's a funny word, isn't it? It makes the priest's face and hands stand out against the dark background. nn What do you think the priest is thinking about? nn nn Even though we don't know who painted this picture, it reminds us of Leonard de Lamet and all the good he did for his community. It teaches us that even though people may no longer be with us, their stories and good deeds can live on through art! nn Now, let's go see what other treasures we can find in this church!