Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Cornaro Chapel (continued)



Image: Cornaro Family with relief background and 3-dimensial figures. Figure second from the right is the Cardinal


Inside of Chapel



  • Through-out the chapel are images of the Cornaro Family

  • The main attraction is the St. Teresa sculpture

  • There are high relief sculptures of the Cornaro Family on both sides of St. Teresa piece

  • There is a window, where light is able to shine on the St. Teresa piece

  • Colored marble all around the inside of the church

  • Fresco clouds painted on ceiling, almost 3-dimensial

  • Theatrical feel

  • Shallow space

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