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Quéven Cemetery Calvary, located on Rue du Docteur Dieny in the village of Quéven (Morbihan), is an emblematic monument of the region. Since 19 July 1937, he has been a member of historic monuments and is distinguished by his sculptures attributed to Roland Doré, made before 1660. Originally, it consisted of two spans with sixteen back-to-back characters, of which only five remain today. The others were destroyed during the 1944 bombings.

Architecturally, the calvary rests on a kerantite barrel with a granite cross-section, and a triple walk. He keeps a Latin inscription engraved on the barrel: I [Jesus] Maria. Among the remaining statues, we probably recognize Saint Paul, holding a sword, as well as two mitrated characters carrying the lacrosse. These elements suggest a complex religious iconography, typical of the Breton Calvary of that time.

The Calvary of Queven, though incomplete, bears witness to the 17th century Breton sculptural art. Roland Doré, renowned sculptor, is associated with his creation, although neither the origin nor the sponsor are known. Initially, the monument presented a double-crossed cross decorated with statuettes representing Christ, the Virgin, the apostles and saints. Today, only the groaned statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Catherine and two bishops have been raised on the remaining crossing.

The location of the calvary, in the old cemetery of Quéven, reinforces its anchor in local history. Its partial preservation, despite the destruction of the Second World War, makes it a valuable heritage for understanding religious art and the history of Morbihan. The monument remains the property of the municipality and is accessible to the public, although its present state reflects the vicissitudes of time.

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