Capital - Pentecost of the Descent of The Holy Spirit on The Apostles

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On the day of Pentecost, fifty days after Easter as foretold by Jesus on the day of his Ascension, twelve apostles gather together to receive the Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire that set their heads ablaze. As a result, they receive the gift of tongues, empowering them to spread the gospel across the globe. The birth of the Christian Church is celebrated on the day of Pentecost, marking a collective milestone for the apostles. The Musée des Augustins boasts an impressive collection of Romanesque sculpture, primarily composed of remnants from Toulouse's three most revered religious structures: the Monastery of La Daurade, the Collegiate Church of Saint Sernin, and Saint Etienne Cathedral. The decision of the clerics responsible for maintaining these buildings to live in community led to the construction of practical convent facilities, centered around expansive cloisters adorned with simple or intricate sculpture. As Toulouse's status as a powerful county's capital and rapidly growing economic, political, and religious hub flourished in the 11th and 12th centuries, the city found itself in an environment ripe for the emergence of a unique art movement. The exceptional quality, diversity, and enduring legacy of this movement cement Toulouse's position among the leading centers of Romanesque art. Consequently, the works on display at the Musée des Augustins serve as crucial benchmarks for the history of sculpture.