Early Masters

From the architecture to the stained glass windows and even the chasubles, Henri Matisse imagined every detail of the Chapelle du Rosaire in Vence (located in the French Riviera) as a total work of art. The blue, green and yellow stained glass windows flood the chapel with a vibrant light, a symbol of serenity and hope. The vestments are predictably colorful and bold, with no trace of sombre priestly blacks or browns (and get pulled out on special occasions to be worn by the lucky priests). They are a striking contrast to the minimalist Stations of the Cross painted in black on the wall.
The artist would describe this project as his masterpiece and artistic testament. Sitting there in this little piece of paradise you have to wonder, how could an agnostic person have created something so deeply spiritual, offering peace and light for future generations.