Mural paintings at the Chapel of Saint Casimir
| Mural paintings at the Chapel of Saint Casimir | |
|---|---|
 The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir | |
| Artist | Michelangelo Palloni |
| Year | 1650 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 285 cm × 402 cm (112 in × 158 in) |
| Location | Vilnius Cathedral, Vilnius |
Mural paintings at the Chapel of Saint Casimir are two murals in the Chapel of Saint Casimir, in the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania by Michelangelo Palloni from the end of the 17th century.[1]
Description
One mural is "The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir" and has dimensions of 285 x 402 cm. The second is the "Resurrection of Ursula", measuring 295 x 402 cm.
Analysis
Vilnius Cathedral is a masterpiece of Baroque art. These large murals decorate the eastern and western sides of the chapel in the cathedral. They were created by Michelangelo Palo, a Florentine artist of 1674. His works are among the most valuable examples of the Baroque in Lithuania. They have great artistic quality, but also expressive iconography. The chapel was built after Prince Casimir was canonized a saint by Pope Clement VIII in 1602 was built on the initiative of King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania Sigismund III Vasa, by Italian sculptors and architects.[1]
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"The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir" was painted on the east wall. On August 16, 1604 the coffin of St. Casimir was opened. The bishop of Vilnius Benedict with envoys from Rome checked the coffin. The body in the coffin was found intact, 120 years after his burial. The saint is wearing a long red robe and crown of the head. The bishop has his hands raised to heaven. Around them are priests with candles in their hands.[1]
The mural "Resurrection Ursula" was painted on the west side of the chapel. It represents the first known miracle of St. Casimir. After his death, the young girl Ursula, with her father went to the coffin of the prince to pray for mercy. Left near the relics of Casimir, the girl raised. After reaching hands raised to the sarcophagus. Relatives and clerics on the right side were stunned. This mural promotes a tribute to the cult of St. Casimir.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d ((en)) Mural paintings at the Chapel of Saint Casimir of Vilnius Cathedral, Michelangelo Palloni. // europeana.eu. Посетен на 1 май 2016 г.