L’apport des relevés stratigraphiques à Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. L’exemple du Sacrifice de Noé

Stratigraphic surveys of the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe reveal critical insights into the evolution and technique behind its Romanesque frescoes, particularly the Sacrifice de Noé. These surveys document underlayers, repainting, and stylistic changes, offering unprecedented clarity on the artistic process. By layering analysis, researchers from the Centre d’Études Supérieures de Civilisation Médiévale (Poitiers) demonstrate how stratigraphic techniques enhance iconographic and stylistic studies of medieval art. The findings underscore the dynamic nature of fresco creation, where repentirs and later additions significantly alter the visual narrative over time.

Angheben, M. (2013). L’apport des relevés stratigraphiques à Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. L’exemple du Sacrifice de Noé. In Situ, 22. https://doi.org/10.4000/insitu.10636