Bernini's Cornaro Chapel

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Bernini's Cornaro Chapel sent on October 19, 2022 (10:48) by EnricoGiuliani. 20 comments, 388 views.

at 14mm, 1/20 f/4.0, ISO 640, hand held.

LA CAPPELLA CORNARO DI BERNINI Realizzata tra il 1647 e il 1653, si trova nella chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria a Roma. La Cappella Cornaro è da considerarsi l'esempio più alto di uno degli aspetti più nuovi e rivoluzionari dell'arte barocca: la teatralità dell'immagine al fine di suscitare meraviglia e stupore oltre che senso religioso e devozione. L'intera Cappella, meglio nota per la famosa statua della Estasi di Santa Teresa posta nella nicchia centrale, come se fosse una scena teatrale alla quale sette cardinali e clerici della famiglia veneziana, raffigurati sulle pareti laterali, assistono sporti in palchetti, è ad una attenta visione molto più ricca di dettagli e degna di nota. Bernini muove nello spettatore una fruizione totale e coinvolgente facendo presa sulla teatralità e la spettacolarità dell'evento Sopra al gruppo, Bernini apre una finestra con vetri gialli, nascosta dal timpano dell'altare, che come un riflettore sparge dall'alto un fascio di raggi in bronzo dorato. La luce esterna, materializzata da questi raggi, appare momentanea ed effimera rafforzando la sensazione di provvisorietà dell'evento: una trovata di grande effetto, se pensata nella penombra della chiesa. La trasformazione della cappella in palcoscenico teatrale, si conclude – come sopra detto - ai lati dell'altare con due palchetti sui quali sono scolpiti, a mezzobusto, i ritratti di vari personaggi della famiglia Cornaro. L'evento privatissimo della Santa diventa evento pubblico, al quale i nobili della casata Cornaro paiono assistere, non con trepido stupore e vivo trasporto devozionale, ma con staccato disincanto e infatti, sono intenti a scambiarsi commenti. A coronare la composizione, sulla sommità dell'arco, il cartiglio con l'iscrizione latina, "Se non avessi creato il cielo, lo creerei soltanto per te", parole udite da Teresa durante una delle sue esperienze estatiche.

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Werner

sent on October 19, 2022 (11:27) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful!

Federico56

sent on October 19, 2022 (12:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The overall view is valuable! :-)
The work I have seen and admired dozens of times is among the most extraordinary in the history of art.
Congratulations Enrico
Hello
Federico

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 19, 2022 (15:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Werner, Greetings!

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 19, 2022 (15:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Federico56, Greetings!

Giancarlo65

sent on October 19, 2022 (22:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The curtain rises and the show begins
Hello from Giancarlo and good evening

Mafo50

sent on October 20, 2022 (1:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A real work of art taken very well, very interesting caption.
Greetings
Mario ;-)

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 20, 2022 (10:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Giancarlo75 for your appreciation! A hug

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 20, 2022 (10:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mafo50 for your appreciation! A hug

Jeant

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:17)

Congratulations Enrico...very beautiful inside church...wow details my friend...very beautiful composition and shot..bravo..bye Jean..

Sorriso

user81750

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fabulous! When I'm in the Quirinale area I always go to see it!

Sebastiano Calleri

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Perfect symmetries and excellent light management in this beautiful interior shot.
Congratulations Enrico! Hello good evening. Seba

Dylan

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo Henry and beautiful Chapel taken ... congratulations and a greeting.

Gazebo

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:30) | This comment has been translated

Eeeek!!!

Giulietta Cazzaro

sent on October 20, 2022 (21:32) | This comment has been translated

What a marvelous photo!

Renni

sent on October 20, 2022 (22:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Enrico, you've just outdone yourself!!

Fabio F77

sent on October 22, 2022 (18:15) | This comment has been translated

Spectacular!

Simoneperi1967

sent on October 23, 2022 (15:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Baroque ecstasies

Paolo P

sent on October 23, 2022 (16:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The genius of Bernini has always fascinated me; How not to appreciate your beautiful photo and magnificent caption.
good.

Francesco_s

sent on October 24, 2022 (20:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A valuable and well-described shot. :-)

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 31, 2022 (17:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

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