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Origin and history

The Saint-Aubin church of Guignecourt, classified as a Historical Monument, was originally a medieval church dependent on the cathedral chapter of Beauvais. It was largely rebuilt in the 16th century, with a completely redone western façade, a transept and a choir built before 1530 in a flamboyant style marked by renaissant influences. Its bell tower, in frame, contrasts with the stone of the walls, while the interior houses a remarkable set of stained glass and statues.

The stained glass windows, made between 1530 and 1550 by Beauvaisian workshops, including that of painter-glass painter Nicolas Leprince, illustrate the glass art of the Renaissance. The church also preserves polychrome wooden statues dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, testimonies of local devotion. Filed in full in 2012, it now belongs to the commune and remains a significant example of Picard religious heritage.

The reconstruction of the building in the 16th century is part of a post-medieval architectural renewal, where church sponsors, such as the Beauvais chapter, played a key role in the modernization of places of worship. The mix of flamboyant and reborn styles reflects this transition, while the presence of local artisans, such as Nicolas Leprince, underscores the importance of regional workshops in disseminating artistic innovations.

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