Registration of bas-relief 20 janvier 1942 (≈ 1942)
Official protection of carved lintel.
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Heritage classified
Bas-relief representing the legend of Saint-Hubert engaged in grooves on the door lintel: inscription by decree of 20 January 1942
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Origin and history
The house located in Nettancourt, in the department of Meuse (Great East region), is a historic monument known mainly for its bas-relief. The latter, integrated with the lintel of the front door, represents the legend of Saint-Hubert, an artistic and religious motif typical of the Lorrain and Ardennes regions. The element was protected by a registration order on 20 January 1942, highlighting its heritage and artistic interest.
Nettancourt, a rural commune of the Barrois, is part of a territory marked by a rich Lorraine history, where half-timbered or limestone houses often reflect local craftsmanship. Religious bas-reliefs, like that of Saint-Hubert, were common in villages, serving both as decoration and as a symbol of protection for the inhabitants. These works reflect popular beliefs and the importance of hunting (Saint-Hubert being the owner of hunters) in 20th century rural communities.
