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The Calvary and tympanum of Coët-Bugat are located at the place called Coët-Bugat, in the commune of Guégon, in the department of Morbihan (Bretagne). These two distinct but complementary elements illustrate Breton religious art of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Calvary, erected in the 16th century, consists of a cross with a polygonal barrel surmounted by a curved part, decorated with classical figures of the Passion (Christ, Virgin, Saint John). A small lantern of the dead accompanies, rare element and characteristic of local funeral traditions. The tympanum, dated from the 17th century, is a gable triangular pediment, representing Christ on the cross in relief, flanked by the Virgin and Saint John, typical of Christian iconography of the time.

The calvary was listed as a historical monument on 13 April 1933, while the eardrum, which was included in the site's enclosure wall, was protected on 29 March 1935. These inscriptions highlight their heritage value, both artistically and historically. The monument, owned by the municipality of Guégon, bears witness to local devotion and religious practices in Brittany at the hinge of the Renaissance and modern times. Its approximate location, 13 Rue du Fontainio, and its state of conservation (precision of location estimated at 5/10) make it a site to discover for lovers of rural heritage.

Architecturally, the calvary is distinguished by its polygonal barrel and its curved upper part, an unusual shape for the Breton crosses. The tympanum, for its part, offers a remarkable example of sculpture in relief, where triangular composition highlights the suffering Christ, surrounded by traditional figures of the Virgin and Saint John. These elements, although modest in size, reflect the importance of calvaries in the Breton landscape, serving as both spiritual and identity marks for rural communities. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the evolution of artistic styles and religious practices in Brittany between the late Middle Ages and the beginnings of the modern era.

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