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Duomo di Pisa

 

A disastrous fire in 1595 destroyed most of the cathedral's medieval art, but some of the best Renaissance artists were hired for the redecoration work.  The coffer ceiling of the nave was replaced after the fire. The present gold-decorated ceiling carries the coat of arms of the Medici family.  


Pisa, Italy

November 11, 2011

Duomo di Pisa

 

A disastrous fire in 1595 destroyed most of the cathedral's medieval art, but some of the best Renaissance artists were hired for the redecoration work.  The coffer ceiling of the nave was replaced after the fire. The present gold-decorated ceiling carries the coat of arms of the Medici family.  


Pisa, Italy

November 11, 2011

comments (17)

I think I'll do my hallway ceiling a bit like this.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Yes - and I'll fund it when I win the lottery! smile
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 17 May 2012, 00:45
How could one not be impressed by this!
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: I am still!
Wow what a superb job that you did framing all of this beauty for us Ellie... thank you....petersmile
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thanks so much Pietro! I'm so glad you like it, it's always tough deciding how to frame when surrounded by such beauty!
  • Anyes
  • Canada
  • 17 May 2012, 07:01
So impressive...it leaves me speechless, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: I'm happy my photo can portray the beauty. Being there certainly will leave you speechless!
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 17 May 2012, 07:06
It beggars belief how this was done. Hugely impressive.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: I agree Alan - I am just awestruck at what they accomplished in those times!
great POV, looking up, many people would miss this... looking down
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you Chantal! In such places you just have to look everywhere don't you!
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 17 May 2012, 08:50
You have done so well getting the length of this ceiling, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you Lisl - I wanted to get as much of it as I could!
A stunning looking interior Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: I found it most impressive Fred!
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 17 May 2012, 10:23
What a golden glittering ceiling - a symbol of heaven when we are looking up - you are revelling in the most glorious art works you saw in Italy- what a journey you and we can enjoy for a long time!
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you, Philine, for you comments - you are so right, on all accounts! I did love standing with my face to heaven, and I am still reveling in the amazing feast for the eyes that Italy is!
Very impressive Elizabeth; I'm feeling a trip to Italy coming on grin
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Oh you'd better listen to that inner voice!!
Very very nice!
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you so much Victoria!!
wonderful Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you very much John Charles! smile
  • Barbro
  • Sweden
  • 17 May 2012, 13:45
A very impressive ceiling, but even so, I wonder what the medieval art would have looked like, had it still been in place.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: You do have to wonder about what you're missing in these places. But some of the best artists of the time were hired to produce replicas, so I often didn't know what I was missing!
Most impressive Elizabeth! Congratulations for your framing.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you so much Richard! I was hoping it would work out well!
They certainly made it a beautiful ceiling.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: They kind of made beautiful everythings!
Some place Ellie, nice composition.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thank you Frank - it was indeed an incredible place!
Nice shot of an absolutely stunning ceiling. Cheers, Dave.
Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan: Thanks so much Dave - isn't it amazing!

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