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Chiesa di San Pietro - Some Art Pieces
- March 3, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
DrMaximus from Montreal, Quebec
It houses numerous paintings depicting biblical stories including the Birth of Jesus, Issac blessing Jacob, the Queen of Sheba admiring the wisdom of Solomon, Jesus dining with the Pharisee, the Crucifixion, amongst countless others. Of particular interest, at the left front of the chapel on a dim wall, is the painting of Judith with the head of Holophernes (17th Century).
From journal Etruscan Treasures in Perugia
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Chiesa di San Pietro - Internal
- March 3, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
DrMaximus from Montreal, Quebec
No flash photography is allowed, though this is not always strictly imposed. I was fortunate enough to have taken numerous flash photos before a priest came out and rudely asked me not to. The previous caretaker of the church had allowed me to do so. I can only assume that it is another one of those Italian peculiarities, that he who is in authority must act in a way which demonstrates this authority. Later on, I continued snapping numerous pictures without the flash, only to note that the priest was fixating my every movement, making sure that I was not using flash. I had this hunch that he would throw me out of the premises without hesitation if I had used another flash. The wonders of digital photography, however, allowed me to program the shutter speed so as to take wonderful pictures in the dark. DO NOT FORGET to stare up at the ceiling for even more marvellous works of art! To shoot a picture of the ceiling in the dark, place your digital camera facing up either on the ground or on one of the benches.
From journal Etruscan Treasures in Perugia
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Chiesa di San Pietro
- March 3, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
DrMaximus from Montreal, Quebec
Proceeding along Via Borgo XX Giugno, you arrive at the Chiesa di San Pietro. The entrance at writing time was under restoration and you will have to walk through some construction before gaining entry into the chapel. This church is stunning, and most easily my favourite. It houses numerous paintings depicting biblical stories including the Birth of Jesus, Issac blessing Jacob, the Queen of Sheba admiring the wisdom of Solomon, Jesus dining with the Pharisee, the Crucifixion, amongst countless others. Of particular interest, at the left front of the chapel on a dim wall, is the painting of Judith with the head of Holophernes (17th Century).
From journal Etruscan Treasures in Perugia