The Corpus Christi Procession, Nantes 1901

"The Corpus Christi Procession, Nantes" is a black and white woodcut by the French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère, completed in 1901. The print depicts a large procession of figures, likely clergy, taking part in a religious ceremony. This detailed artwork, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, captures the solemnity of the event with intricate detail. Lepère, a master of the woodcut technique, expertly uses lines and shadow to render the scene, showcasing the artist’s technical mastery and the grandeur of the procession.