Sanctuary of Vicoforte: view of the dome
Title

Sanctuary of Vicoforte: view of the dome

Caption

Sanctuary of Vicoforte: view of the dome with "The Assumption of Mary". Between allegorical scenes (the cardinal Virtues, the Doctors of the Church and adoring angels), the Apostles are present to the glorification of Mary. Cloud and chiaroscuro effects as "trompe l'oeil" create illusionistic effects.Frescoes by Mattia Bortoloni, Felice Biella and Giuseppe Galli Bibiena, 1745-1748.Piemonte/Piedmont, Vicoforte (CN), Santuario di Vicoforte:Santuario di Vicoforte, Vicoforte (CN), Piemonte/Piedmont, Italia/Italy

Date

Nov 08, 2006

Credit line

Ghigo Roli/Photo12

Reference

GHR20A05_425

License type

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