Certain elements recur frequently in Vallet’s paintings.
He reuses motifs he has studied to create new works, as exemplified by this arch, which appears in several engravings and paintings, even though the subject is not typically associated with Vercorin.
Thus, by observing the local customs, Vallet recreates a scene in which the arch appears in the background of the engraving ‘Valaisan Baptism’.
There are other arches in the village that may well have inspired the painter...
Question:
As you walk along Rue de la Brentaz, how many arches* can you count apart from this one?
A) 2 (G)
B) 3 (D)
C) 4 (S)
D) 8 (Y)
* Please note, we are talking about arches, not vaulted doorways!
