La Vision de saint Roch
Joseph Légaré · 1825
Why it's great
A saint kneels in a vision with a dog at his side as angels appear in the sky. Joseph Légaré was one of the first Canadian-born painters, from Quebec City. He copied European paintings and painted religious works for churches. It's an example of early Quebec art.
Where to see it
📍 Musée national des beaux-arts du QuébecQuebec City, Canada
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Joseph Légaré was born in Quebec City and was one of the first painters in Canada to paint landscapes and historical events. He collected European paintings and taught himself by copying them. He was also a politician and a businessman. He died in 1855.
