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The Manta of Our Lady of the Letter...

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The Manta of Our Lady of the Letter sent on November 08, 2020 (20:06) by Guglielmo Toscano. 45 comments, 438 views. [retina]

at 17mm, 1/200 f/2.8, ISO 3200, hand held.

Si tratta di una foto "rubata" scattata all'interno del museo annesso alla cattedrale di Messina, conosciuto con il nome di Tesoro del Duomo. La manta della Madonna della Lettera è l'opera più preziosa del Tesoro della cattedrale di Messina, in oro sbalzato, cesellato e inciso. Il nome allude alla funzione del rivestimento prezioso dell'immagine della Madre di Dio ("manta", "coperta), quindi alla riza.La manta fu realizzata per essere posta sopra la tavola bizantina, andata distrutta nell'incendio del 1943. Il senato messinese e i rappresentanti della Cappella della Lettera (secondo la tradizione la Vergine concesse la protezione alla città inviando una lettera in ebraico legata da una ciocca dei suoi capelli) la commissionarono il 5 novembre del 1658 all'argentiere, scultore ed architetto fiorentino, Innocenzo Mangani: il professore di scoltura, si obbligava anche a nome del figlio Ottaviano di realizzare una manta di rame per l'immagine della Madonna della lettera da ricoprire in seguito d'oro per il prezzo di onze 70 (...); di fare la manta di ramo di quella grandecza, larghecza, modo et forma conforme al modello di cera rossa, quale dovrà cesellare lavorare polire et redurla ad ogni perfecto fine in modo tale però che si possa coprire d'oro. Ingenti somme di denaro furono impiegate per questo splendido capolavoro d'arte orafa, che complessivamente costò trentamila scudi, di cui dodicimila solamente per l'acquisto dell'oro. Molti contribuirono a sostenere le spese e persino i laureandi universitari furono coinvolti dal Senatus Consulto a pagare una tassa di dodici tarì. Il manufatto, come riporta l'iscrizione incisa sotto il collo della Vergine, fu iniziato nel 1661 e ultimato nel 1668. L'opera è formata da due lamine sovrapposte, di cui una visibile in oro e l'altra interna, più pesante, in rame; esternamente è ricoperta da splendidi gioielli donati nei vari secoli alla Madonna da notabili personalità. Di particolare pregio è la corona della Madonna, creata precedentemente alla manta e adattata ad essa, arricchita di gioielli, catene in oro e smalti, pietre preziose. Presumibilmente l'opera può ricondursi a Pietro Iuvara e Mario d'Angelo che si erano impegnati con il tesoriere della cappella della Lettera a realizzare una corona per la Madonna e di mettere i gioielli come gli sarà ordinato; la raggiera del Bambino venne invece eseguita dallo stesso Mangani, come si rileva da documenti di archivio inediti. Risulta di raffinata lavorazione l'esecuzione delle vesti, i cui profili sono regalmente adornati ancora da collane preziose. Il disegno presenta stilemi della moda tessile dell'epoca, secondo l'impaginazione di un tessuto serico damascato con moduli a griglia e infiorescenze centrali.(dal sito della Diocesi di Messina, Lipari e Santa Lucia del Mela) Tutte le foto contenute in queste gallerie sono copyright Guglielmo Toscano e non possono essere riprodotte senza il consenso dell'autore.



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avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (14:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gorgeous document photo :-o A truly remarkable work as well as its story in caption.Congratulations on your ..... Theft! :-D
Magnific shot congratulations Guglielmo :-P

avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (14:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Rosario, thank you very much for the attention and compliments very welcome to this shot-document probably unknown to most. I'm very glad you enjoyed it even though I couldn't secretly do any better... :-D ]
Messina has always paid the price of nature's relentlessness and the fact that it is a passing city, but despite everything there are many things to see.
How always are you very kind, I embrace you
Guglielmo

avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (14:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

P. S. As you may have noticed I had to make a cutout because of the reflections... And the substantial darkness of the place.

avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (15:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Steal. but what do you say!!
Present this masterpiece to friends, how could you not resist!! Sure.
A truly extraordinary work that tells in detail and that makes us even more aware of how yours is not a theft :-o :-P but a gift for all of us. Great to bring yours back.
A very dear greeting to you William.

avatarsupporter
sent on November 09, 2020 (16:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

William your seeing cheers me up a lot because" so I could see a wonder that I definitely would never have seen ........ the shot is a joy for the eyes..
7 hello Ray Palm-

avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (22:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dearest Alessandro, I am really very happy you enjoyed this masterpiece of orafa art to many unknown that I tried to shoot in the best way despite the objective difficulties :-D.
I also thank you very much for the time you have also devoted to reading the caption.
I hope you're better off and I hope, as soon as you've passed this pandemic nightmare, I can hug you again.
A dear greeting to you and your loved ones, William

avatarsenior
sent on November 09, 2020 (22:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very dearly Raimondo, I am happy with your appreciation to the shot and the manta of Our Lady, protector of the city of Messina who is worth a visit maybe as soon as we are out of this moment. In the meantime we hope to embrace each other again soon perhaps from the parts of garda... but I reckon unfortunately we will still have to wait....
A sincere and dear greeting that I would ask you to extend to your loved ones as well and thank you for your attention and the always welcome compliments.
Guglielmo

avatarsupporter
sent on November 10, 2020 (2:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A historical wonder, accompanied by an interesting and exhaustive caption.
Cyo
Mario

avatarsenior
sent on November 10, 2020 (7:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so dear Mario, happy with the passage and happy you enjoyed it.
Buona day, William

avatarsenior
sent on November 10, 2020 (9:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great proposal Guglielmo, a beautiful shot for a truly extraordinary work detailed in caption. Hello

avatarsenior
sent on November 10, 2020 (13:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Image document really great, beautiful and exhaustive the caption.Congratulations Guglielmo! Hello, Seba

avatarsenior
sent on November 10, 2020 (15:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many and many thanks Ciriaco, I am very happy that this shot and the caption are to your liking. In fact the work is very beautiful and perhaps little known, for this reason I decided to publish it although perhaps technically not perfect.
A dear greeting and thank you for the time you have dedicated to me
Guglielmo

avatarsenior
sent on November 10, 2020 (15:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Sebastiano, I thank you very much for the passage and the very welcome compliments are honored by your appreciation. Who knows maybe when this pandemic will be over, as was thought with his friend Sergio we could organize a day by the Straits ... That would be great for me.
In the meantime I send you a warm greeting, William

avatarsupporter
sent on November 10, 2020 (15:08) | This comment has been translated

Super!

avatarsupporter
sent on November 10, 2020 (16:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Guglielmo,
beautiful image of a real masterpiece and beautiful and exhaustive caption.
I spent in Messina every year of the University but I never visited this Duomo Museum. :-(
Ciao, Paul

avatarsenior
sent on November 11, 2020 (14:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Werner for the attention you give me and your appreciation very much appreciated by me.
Cyo William

avatarsenior
sent on November 11, 2020 (15:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Paolo, I am very pleased to have helped introduce you to this masterpiece and the fact that you liked this sneaky shot. In fact the treasure of the cathedral is in the tourist circuits but I assure you that even the Messina people do not know it well. I had a faded memory, for visiting him when I was in elementary school or middle school... Think about it! :-D
I thank you very much for your visit.
A dear greeting, William

avatarsupporter
sent on November 12, 2020 (15:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Precious work of art! Full caption!
He's a hard time, William!
FB

avatarsupporter
sent on November 12, 2020 (16:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

"BEAUTIFUL" :-P

avatarsenior
sent on November 12, 2020 (16:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Maestro, as I wrote the shot is "stolen" so I had to arrange but decided to share it because it is actually a beautiful work but unknown to most. I'm really happy with your attention and appreciation.
A dear greeting, William


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