LISBONA, Portogallo: Gli opulenti interni decorati in oro dell'Igreja de São Roque, una delle prime chiese gesuite della cristianità del XVI secolo. Questo monumento storico di Lisbona mette in mostra una serie di cappelle barocche decorate in modo intricato, che esemplificano i sontuosi stili artistici e architettonici degli edifici religiosi portoghesi durante il periodo della Controriforma.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
18 giugno 2016
Ubicazione:
Igreja de São Roque, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Photograph by David Coleman. The interior of Igreja de São Roque presents a dazzling display of Baroque opulence, with gold being the dominant element in its decorative scheme. This 16th-century church, one of the earliest Jesuit establishments in the Christian world, embodies the wealth and artistic ambition of Portugal during its Age of Discovery. The image likely captures one or more of the church's famous chapels, each a masterpiece of Baroque design. Intricate gold leaf work probably covers much of the visible surfaces, creating a sense of otherworldly splendor. This gilding may adorn elaborately carved woodwork, forming frames around religious paintings or covering sculptural elements. Complementing the gold, there might be visible patches of vibrant color from frescoes or azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles). Marble, both local and imported, could feature in altars or architectural elements, adding to the overall sense of luxury and craftsmanship. The ceiling, if visible, might showcase either more gold decoration or trompe l'oeil paintings, a popular technique in Baroque churches to create the illusion of soaring domes or heavenly visions. This lavish decoration served multiple purposes: to glorify God, to demonstrate the power and wealth of the Church and the Portuguese empire, and to awe and inspire the faithful. Today, it stands as a testament to the artistic achievements of Portuguese Baroque and the historical significance of the Jesuit order in Portugal.
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