Les Pélerins 1829 - 1839

"Les Pélerins" (The Pilgrims) is an anonymous lithograph depicting a group of people kneeling in prayer before a tomb in a gothic cathedral. The artist's identity is unknown, but the work was created between 1829 and 1839. The lithograph's detailed architecture and the solemn figures create a sense of reverence and spirituality, transporting the viewer to a historical setting where faith and tradition are paramount. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into 19th-century visual culture and its fascination with historical themes.