Sermon Sur L’abstinence
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"Sermon Sur L’abstinence" by Jehan Georges Vibert presents a captivating scene rich in narrative and irony. This painting invites the viewer into a luxurious interior where a cardinal, dressed in a sumptuous red robe and comfortably reclined in an ornate chair, animatedly discusses or delivers a sermon, presumably about abstinence. However, the scene is laden with irony: the table beside him is laden with fine foods and drinks, suggesting a stark contrast between his words and actions.Opposite the cardinal, a monk sits at a small table, diligently taking notes. The monk, clad in a simple white robe, appears attentive and serious about his task, which adds a humorous contrast to the cardinal's revelry. The setting is detailed and evocative, showing a collection of objects and artifacts that hint at wealth and status. The walls are adorned with wood panels and shelves filled with pottery and silver, further enriching the visual story of contrasts and ecclesiastical lifestyle.Through "Sermon Sur L’abstinence," Vibert masterfully explores themes of hypocrisy and virtue, wrapping his commentary in a scene that is both visually opulent and satirically pointed.
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Jehan Georges Vibert or Jean Georges Vibert was a French academic painter.
He was born in Paris, the son of engraver and publisher Théodore Vibert, and grandson of the influential rose-breeder Jean-Pierre Vibert. He began his artistic training at a young age under the instruction of his maternal grandfather, engraver Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet. Vibert was more interested in painting than engraving and entered the studio of Félix-Joseph Barrias and eventually the École des Beaux-Arts when he was sixteen. He remained at the École for six years under the instruction of historic painter François-Edouard Picot.