Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo
Let’s take a break. We’ve been thinking very hard. Here is one of the ceilings of Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo. Built hundreds of years ago, you have to wonder, first, how in the world they did this, and second, why is there no one who can do this today? Times change, not always…
A Tapestry in Bergamo
I am always amazed at the incredible craftsmanship of the Italian Renaissance. Here is a tapestry hanging in Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo. Imagine the work that went into this. It’s about 8 feet tall and 20 feet long. The detail is stunning. Yes, of course, it’s an Italian version of the crucifixion (you can…
Bergamo, Duomo, Chapel
Well, the Duomo isn’t spectacular like Santa Maria Maggorie right next door, but the chapel in the Duomo is very nice indeed.
Bergamo
I didn’t expect this! I traveled to Bergamo for a couple of days. Just had to get out and see some Italian mastery from the 15th and 16th centuries. So I picked Bergamo, about two and a half hours by train. I thought I would find some interesting photos, but NOT THIS! Incredible! This is…
