Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta - Camogli - Italy
by Paolo Signorini
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Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta - Camogli - Italy
Artist
Paolo Signorini
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The ancient parish church of Santa Maria Assunta in Camogli was built in the XII century on a rock - Island in the immediate vicinity of the medieval fishing village. The structure has suffered over the years various interventions and extensions, species in the XVI century and the first decades of the nineteenth century, modifying in part the original religious structure. The building was consecrated in 1826 and in 1988 Pope John Paul II has raised to the rank of Minor Basilica.The inside of the religious structure consists of three naves - architectural style baroque - and is entirely coated with precious stuccoes in gold, polychrome marbles as well as the baptistery and crystal chandeliers. In time are preserved some frescoes from the end of the nineteenth century to the work of painters Nicolò Barabino and Francesco Semino. The high altar was made by the sculptor Andrea Casareggio, while the wooden choir dating back to the Sixteenth Century. In the premises of the sacristy is a deposition of the painter Luca Cambiaso.
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August 11th, 2022
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Debby Pueschel
Revisiting this wonderful work. Congratulations on your feature in Catholic Art Gallery. FL
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your artwork on the homepage of the group No Place Like Home, 8/13/2022. You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Holly April Harris
Awesome image! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 8/12/22
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 8/12/22 l/f
Debby Pueschel
Wow,,,,what an amazing Basilica! Congratulations on your feature in Nikon Full Frame Cameras. FL
Denise Harty
Congratulations on your feature in the A Straight Horizon - Photography Only group! L/F
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