Rue Michel Serre

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Did the name Michel Serre ever cross your path? Here on Rue Michel Serre, his legacy lives on. This street in the 16th arrondissement of Marseille is named after the Catalan-born French painter. Michel Serre, born in 1658, left his mark on this city and beyond. He wasn’t born in France. Serre entered this world in Tarragona, Spain. He eventually found his way to Marseille in 1675 at the young age of seventeen. Here, he flourished as an artist, specializing in Baroque paintings and religious art. Rue Michel Serre is a testament to his impact. Serre also captured a darker chapter in Marseille’s history: the Great Plague of 1720. His paintings offered a visceral depiction of the devastation. They highlighted the unsung heroes of the crisis, the galley slaves who risked their lives to remove the bodies from the streets. Rue Michel Serre isn’t just a street. It is a reminder of the artist who chronicled both the beauty and the sorrow of Marseille. His detailed works serve as a window into the past, capturing the opulence of the city and the horrors of the plague. Today, Rue Michel Serre stands as a quiet tribute to his life and work. It allows us to reflect on the complex history of this vibrant port city.

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