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.Detail of an angel.Piemonte/Piedmont, Vicoforte (CN), Santuario di Vicoforte:Santuario di Vicoforte, Vicoforte (CN), Piemonte/Piedmont, Italia/Italy

Date

Feb 18, 2006

Credit line

Ghigo Roli/Photo12

Reference

GHR20A05_432

License type

Rights managed

Available size

129,4Mb (5,1Mb) / 27,5in x 18,3in / 8237 x 5491 (300dpi)

Keywords

XVIII secolo XVIII century Architectural Detail Amore Love Angelo Angel Barocco Baroque Cherubino Cherub Cuneo Cupola Dome Dettaglio architettonico Felice Biella Giuseppe Galli Bibiena Idillio Idyllic Life Il Settecento 18th Century Italia Italy Mattia Bortoloni Piemonte Piedmont Prospettiva Perspective Sentimento Sentiment Trompe l'oeil Vicoforte XVIII secolo XVIII century

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