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The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909
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The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909
The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909. Large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy over the high altar of St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City, designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini built 623-1634. To be viewed on a Sun Sculpture stereoscope made by Underwood & Underwood. [The Rose Stereograph Company, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington & London, c1909]
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This print showcases the grandeur of The Great Altar, located in St. Peter's Church in Rome, Italy. Standing at an impressive height of 95 feet, the altar is adorned with a magnificent Baroque sculpted bronze canopy known as a baldacchino. Designed by renowned Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and constructed between 1623 and 1634, this architectural marvel is a symbol of religious significance. The image invites viewers to immerse themselves in the intricate details of this masterpiece through the lens of a Sun Sculpture stereoscope made by Underwood & Underwood. The photograph was captured by The Rose Stereograph Company, capturing every nuance and texture in stunning black and white cinematography. As we gaze upon this vintage print, we are transported back to early 20th century Rome where Catholicism played a central role in society. This sacred space within St. Peter's Basilica serves as a focal point for worshipers from around the world who come to admire its beauty and experience spiritual enlightenment. With its rich history and timeless elegance, this photograph allows us to appreciate not only the artistic brilliance of Gian Lorenzo Bernini but also the enduring power that religious architecture holds over our collective imagination. It reminds us that even centuries later, these masterpieces continue to inspire awe and reverence among all who encounter them.
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