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Discover ARS ESSENTIA in Beaune: A Cultural Stop for Art and Sculpture Lovers
“ARS ESSENTIA Gallery in Beaune invites visitors to discover contemporary painting and animal sculpture curated by an École du Louvre expert.” If you are visiting Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital, make sure to include ARS ESSENTIA Gallery in your itinerary. After exploring the vineyards and the famous Hospices de Beaune, step into the gallery to experience a unique encounter with contemporary painting and animal sculpture. Directed by a gallerist trained at the École du Louvre
Nov 28, 20251 min read


How to Collect Paintings: Practical Tips and Guarantees with ARS ESSENTIA Gallery
Collecting paintings is far more than a simple pastime: it is a cultural, patrimonial, and sometimes financial endeavor. Each canvas is a meeting point between an artist, an era, and a vision of the world. But how can one begin or expand a painting collection safely? The answer lies in choosing a specialized art gallery such as ARS ESSENTIA, which provides expertise and guarantees at every step. Why Choose an Art Gallery When Collecting Paintings? Buying a work directly from
Nov 28, 20253 min read


“Saint‑Léger Chapel in Beaune: History and Remarkable Paintings”
Near the cellars of the "Joseph Drouhin" winery, the church in Beaune features 15th-century frescoes, which can be admired after enjoying a tasting of fine Burgundy wines. The town of Beaune is dotted with many remnants of its medieval past. Let us not forget that until the reign of Louis XI, it was the seat of the Parliament of Burgundy. Thus, in one of the side chapels of the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, you can admire a mural dating from the late 15th century. This paint
Feb 27, 20252 min read


“Animal Sculpture: A Millennia‑Old Artistic Tradition”
Prehistoric sculptures from Vogelherd, Germany. The history of animal sculpture is a fascinating journey that begins in prehistoric times. The earliest known works date back to the Magdalenian period, around 15,000 years ago. The humans of that time carved animals from mammoth ivory and bone. For example, the famous "small horse of Lourdes," found in the Espélugues cave in Lourdes, is a figure carved from mammoth ivory. However, the oldest animal sculptures in ivory were disc
Feb 15, 20255 min read
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