Notre-Dame de l'Assomption et Saint-Vaast

The Pulpit

Work of Marcel Gaumont (artist resulting from the renewal of sacred art), it represents on its façade Christ - twice bigger than his disciples - sitting on a rock, in the middle of an olive garden. He has open arms, in an attitude of humility and acceptance. To his right and left, the disciples listen with their heads down. On each side, the four evangelists are represented in writing sessions with their attributes.

The baptismal font

Marcel Gaumont's work, in sculpted marble, they represent two stories: - on one side, the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist, surrounded by angels holding out his clothes to him; - on the other side, Saint Vaast evangelizer blesses a group of newly baptized people: three generations are represented (grandparents, children, grandchildren), near a broken stele, symbol of paganism.

The Virgin and the Child

Cortot's work of the early nineteenth century, it was offered in 1820 to the cathedral by King Louis XVIII. It is a representation of the Virgin in a classical style, very inspired by the canons of Greco-Roman sculpture.

The Dome of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary

High Altar

Saupique's work, monolithic labrador granite table and gilded bronze pillars, evoking Christ and the mystery of the Eucharist: the mystical lamb (nave side) faces the Resurrection (choir side) represented by two phoenixes placing their head on the letter X of Chrism. The other faces show animals referring to Christ: lamb, pheasant, dove, fish.

Canvases of the Nativity and Resurrection

Works of Desvallières, one of the renovators of religious painting in the 20th century. He recommends looking at these paintings at the same time, in order to better understand and interpret them. Indeed, they are in identical tones, but in reverse: on the Nativity canvas, the movement descends from heaven to earth; on the Resurrection canvas, the movement takes us to heaven.