This photograph shows a roadside cross by sculptor Louis Jobin, who specialized in depictions of the crucifixion. Religious statuary was an important part of his work, and he received hundreds of commissions from clergy and religious communities. The artist also developed a speciality for wooden pieces, which he covered with metal to protect them from the elements.

1901 - 1948

Religious life in Beauport

In the early 20th century, Quebec was one of the places in the world where the Catholic Church had the greatest influence. The lives of local people—especially the French-speaking community—were organized around Catholic rites. These included daily prayers, reciting the rosary, obligatory confessions and a busy calendar of liturgical celebrations. During this period, many monumental churches were also built in parishes across Quebec. The members of the Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport invite you to discover what this period in history was like in their region.

The roadside cross, a widespread tradition in Quebec

Auteur inconnu This photograph shows a roadside cross by sculptor Louis Jobin, who specialized in depictions of the crucifixion. Religious statuary was an important part of his work, and he received hundreds of commissions from clergy and religious communities. The artist also developed a speciality for wooden pieces, which he covered with metal to protect them from the elements.

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Depicted period: 1940

Source: Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport Document in the public domain (free of copyright) -Benoit Lachance Collection - Date: 1940

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