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Because archaeological searches of Morbegno have never borne conclusive – or undeniable – fruit of the town’s ancient origins, it is to the church of San Martino that researchers turned for their evidence and a light to shine into the past. The road through the Valtellina was a popular trade route as one would expectContinue reading “MORBEGNO: CHIESA DI SAN MARTINO An ancient cemetery church”

The Antica Chiesa di San Giorgio is a small 12th-century church in Lurago Marinone – a village in the province of Como that sits on the border of a Lombardian protected area called Parco della Pineta di Appiano Gentile e Tradate – Pinewood Park of Appiano Gentile and Tradate. The church, in general, is notContinue reading “ANTICA CHIESA DI SAN GIORGIO”

Saturday of the Giornate FAI di Primavera 2023 was a smashing success for me since, finally, after years of trying I was able to visit the exquisite 13th-century church – San Giorgio di Crebbio! From 14:00-16:00 the public could visit and view the fabulous 15th-century frescoes! And then, if desired, one could attend the 4:00Continue reading “CHIESA DI SAN GIORGIO di Crebbio”

MULINI: This is an interesting fresco from the Localita’ Mulini just outside Dosso del Liro above Lake Como. It is a crucifixion scene interpreted by an artist whose imagination outstripped his talent. When Michelangelo sculpted his famous Pieta, he made Jesus much smaller than Mary in order that he could lay across her lap andContinue reading “MULINI – Localita’ of Dosso del Liro”

Andalo Valtellino is a small town on the Orobic side of the Valtellina that lies at the mouth of the Lesina Valley. Resting between the villages of Rogolo – to the east, and Delebio – to the west, its antique heart nestles on the toes of the Orobie pre-Alps where the backs of its remainingContinue reading “ANDALO VALTELLINO – Wall Madonna’s of the 18th-century”

These are a few selections from the museums of the Castello Sforzesco. These museums offer a very diverse collection of art and they are worth spending a leisurely day perusing. This is a brief visual narrative not dedicated to my usual focus – the Madonna. This exquisite bowl is testament to Ponti’s talent as anContinue reading “MILAN – selections from the Musei del Castello Sforzesco”

MILAN on a rainy Sunday – 2! As promised here are the few Madonne della Misericordia found in the Musei del Castello Sforzesco.  To these three offerings, I add two additional Madonna’s – one – a truly grand ancient sculpture, and the other an odd Filippo Lippi that I find a curiosity.  Enjoy these artworks! Continue reading “MILAN – Madonne della Misericordia of the Musei del Castello Sforzesco”

MILAN on a rainy Sunday! I have not spent much slow and contemplative time in the Musei del Castello Sforzesco so I decided that a rainy Sunday was a good day to ‘waste’ inside with the incredible collection of art that I can access for a mere €5 because I am ‘anziana’!! My viewing goalsContinue reading “MILAN – Annunciations from the Musei del Castello Sforzesco”

BEDOGLIO – There is always something more to learn! Bedoglio is a tiny mountain frazione with about 8 houses. At 815 meters the little borgo is just north of Cadelpicco and southeast of Caspano on SP10 in the direction of Val Masino. I have photographed the one Wall Madonna in town many times because thisContinue reading “BEDOGLIO”

I was not going to take more photos until I finished my photo sorting project. But it was gorgeous today and I wanted to photograph an 18th-century Cino Wall Madonna that had recently been restored. So I broke my rule and in doing so found three Wall Madonna’s that my dozens of walks on theContinue reading “CINO – An 18th-century masterpiece restored”