Chapel of the Rosary in Vnece

Henri Matisse called the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence ‘the crowning achievement of my entire career’ – which is an astounding statement for somebody who thought of himself an atheist.

But as much Picasso understood the descent into hell, Matisse knew of the ascent into heaven.

Matisse is also called the “pursuer of light” – and here, in the little chapel of the rosary – it  finally shone right through him.