Retable de l'église Saint-Pierre ès liens

This magnificent work (which, according to specialists, has no equal in France) was begun around 1690 and completed in 1704. It was created by the Duhamel brothers, two sculptors from Tull. The altarpiece is entirely carved in walnut and measures fourteen meters high by twelve meters wide. The panels represent episodes from the life of Saint Peter, patron saint of the church, and the great mysteries of Christianity. Thus, 10 panels represent the conversion of the centurion Cornelius and the life of Saint Peter, and above the altar are 4 panels whose main theme is the life of Christ. Above these panels are 4 statues. On the left is Saint Jerome the hermit, facing him is Saint John the Baptist preaching in the desert, and at the front are Saint Peter, recognizable by his keys, and Saint Paul holding a sword.