The interior of Episcopal Cathedral, Vac Photo

Photographer’s Note

Episcopal Cathedral (Püspöki székesegyház), Vác

The construction of the most monumental building in Vác began in 1760 in late Baroque style according to the plans of Pilgram. It was eventually completed between 1761 and 1770 in an early Classicist style, designed by Isidore Canevale.
The high altarpiece was constructed in 1774 and depicts the Visitation of the Virgin Mary with St Elizabeth. It is the work of Maulbertsch as is the fresco in the cupola (1770-71) that depicts the triumph of the Trinity.
Part of a balustrade originating from the former Bishop's Cathedral was incorporated into the Renaissance sanctuary balustrade. The side altars and pews were made in Baroque style around 1775.
Beneath the entire length of the church is a crypt divided into three sections for the tombs of bishops, canons, and lay people.

Vác

One of the most attractive Hungarian Baroque cities boasts a past dating back to the Bronze Age. It has been a centre of Catholic faith and a diocesan town for centuries.
The foundation of the diocese of Vác is unanimously attributed by historians to the first Hungarian king, St Stephen I. The completion of the bishop's cathedral is also associated with Géza I and, according to this monarch's wishes he was burried here. The interior decoration of the cathedral dates from the time of King St Ladislaus (László). The cathedral stands next to the bishop's palace together with the canon homes and a military barrack on what is today called King Géza Square (Géza király tér). The historic central area of Vác developed in the early 18th century when the once segregated German and Hungarian districts began to merge with one another while maintaining the original medieval town plan. Today the city is the cultural and commercial centre of the left bank of the Danube bend and the most visited tourist destination.
(Source:Vendégváró)

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TopGeo (21385) 2008-07-12 0:35

Hi George! Internal space picture with very beautiful composition and great prospect Most excellent lighting and splendid details a clean and very important Church excellently given here
Georgios

danyy (67924) 2008-07-12 0:40

Bonjour George,
une photo qui brille par la richesse de ses détails que la netteté de ta photo met si bien en évidence.
Un excellent cadrage, symétrique qui s'imposait presque ici et des lumières intérieures que l'on sait difficiles, très bien capturées.
Regards.
Daniel.

snunney (34026) 2008-07-12 0:41

Hello George,
A good capture of this imposing and splendidly decorated church interior. I like the soft natural looking colours, clarity is excellent.

mauro61 (14564) 2008-07-12 0:43

Ciao George,
hai reso molto bene l'interno di questa chiesa compensando luci e ombre senza scendere di definizione.ottimo lavoro
un saluto
maurizio

Gustaw (21670) 2008-07-12 1:36

Hi, my friend!
I see very beautiful interior. I like your composition. Good colours and light. I like your many details. Well done.
Marek

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-07-12 3:26

George,
A great indoor catch here.
Perspective and depth are superb, as sharpness.
Regards,
JB.

frieda (141) 2008-07-12 3:42

Hello George,
The beautiful soft colours of the frescos are spendid on your picture,and the note very interesting.t.f.s and regard,
Frieda.

patshoo (944) 2008-07-12 4:08

Attractive leading line on ceiling,First sight,I look at very beautiful fresco on ceiling and lead me to focal point of wall painting,Superb sharpness and clarity.Outstanding work,TFS.

Cretense (54720) 2008-07-12 4:14

Hi George!

You did and amazing job in capturing this beautiful and very impressive interior! Perfectly balanced framing and composition, beautiful colours, great light managment under dificult conditions! Congratulations!

Hercules

marjan (6081) 2008-07-12 4:29

hi George, wonderful shot with excellent composition and very useful notice.
Majran

amaryllis (17039) 2008-07-12 6:56

bonjour
merci pour ce joli partage de l'intérieur de cette église hongroise, en effet les peintures sont superbes, le choeur également et quelle richesse dans ses églises
bon dimanche
juliette

dareco (17024) 2008-07-12 7:03

I like the very intricate detail throughout this church. A great picture! Very nice lighting and color. A beautiful cathedral! Take care!

hay_kes (28554) 2008-07-12 8:39

Hi George,
A wonderful architectural view.Great symmetry, sharpnes, light and colours.TFS.
Regards,
Have a good weekend.

hAyAti

carper (63998) 2008-07-12 10:49

very beautiful interieur shot here George,
good details and fine composition, very good photojob, have a very good weekend.
gr. jaap

jonathan_hart (22564) 2008-07-12 14:27

framed in a perfect and symetric way, crisp details, fine exposure, colours are excellent, this place is beautiful !
regards
jo

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-07-12 15:48

George, this is a truly remarkable cathedral, but your shot is absolutely beautiful, much more than anything seen in travel brochures I think. You have great definition of color yet it has not gotten over saturated or too bright. I think this is one of your best.

Greg

ifanik (20462) 2008-07-12 20:15

Hi George
Very beautifulphoto of the interior of Episcopal Cathedral
Nice lighting and colours
Congratulations
Best regards
Nick

berek (28750) 2008-07-12 21:56

Hi George,
great inside taken . beautiful architecture and lovely pastel colours. congratulations.
Have a nice Sunday.
Burak Erek

jjcordier (24068) 2008-07-12 23:13

George
Très belle photo de l'intérieur de cette belle cathédrale baroque très lumineuse.
Amicalement
JJ

Graal (57220) 2008-07-12 23:45

Jó napot George,
beautiful interior of cathedral, I like the architecture. Nice symetric vertical composition and format. An interesting place. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

kermit350 (8988) 2008-07-13 1:20

Hello George, very beautiful place that this heart of the episcopal Cathedral, moreover any stained glasses does not come to dazzle the sight of these paintings of the Virgin Mary and of the triumph of the trinity in the cupola, interior decoration is splendid and you show of it us really all splendour in this beautiful framing, very good clearness overall in spite of people who by their presence very return the place not impressing his proportion, sincerely................Hello George, très bel endroit que ce cœur de la Cathédrale épiscopale, de plus aucun vitraux ne vient éblouir les vue de ces peintures de la Vierge Marie et du triomphe de la trinité dans la coupole, la décoration intérieure est magnifique et tu nous en montre vraiment toute la splendeur dans ce beau cadrage, très bonne netteté d’ensemble malgré les gens qui par leur présence rendent l’endroit très impressionnant pas ses proportion, bien amicalement

Silvio1953 (40711) 2008-07-13 1:37

Hi George, fascinating perspective, great view of beautiful interior with wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

paololg (13144) 2008-07-13 7:58

Ciao George,
the insides of the churches is a theme that it likes to also photograph to me, especially when they are stupendously painted as this. The photo is perfect with a good symmetry and an excellent management of the light. You have done a really beautiful work, compliments.
Ciao and happy week
Paolo

jvachon (542) 2008-07-13 14:44

hello George,
A wonderful interior capture with excellent lighting and details. The ceiling is very ornate and you have captured it so well.
The notes are very useful.
Regards, Joni

bostankorkulugu (33330) 2008-07-13 23:38

the light mamagement is at its best in this one george, beautiful interior shot... a well composed and cropped one... regards...

krkt

jhm (81659) 2008-07-14 1:48

Hello George,

My compliments for this lovely interior picture, what a nice ceilings.
You took this image with a very great quality and sharpness.
Very well composition and lovely presentation. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

axiotea (15897) 2008-07-14 23:02

Hello George
Vow! The interior of the cathedral is richly decorated and looks impressive with its beautiful frescoes. Exposure and colors are fine too!
Cheers
Marilyn

dorte_s_t (2285) 2008-07-16 6:01

HI George .
What a marvellous church !
So many fine details , ornamentation and gentle colours !
Amazing how you have captured everything including the cuppola in one shot .
My compliments !
Kindest regards
Dorte.

Buin (36830) 2008-07-17 1:37

Hallo George!
What a monumental building! I like the somehow solemn light and the many many details one can detect here. All these paintings are really impressive. This must be a great place...
Greetings from summerly Siegen - and also from Bielerhöhe! ;-))
Frank

rigoletto (25934) 2008-07-17 15:02

An impressive interior, a very nice Baroque architecture presented beautifully by you. I like the soft light inside, the wide, symmetrical view and the quality of the photo. Excellent details...
Cheers,
Deniz

Wanda1 (10878) 2008-07-22 21:57

Hi George,
This is just an amazing interior with so much beautiful detail on every surface. You have done well with the ambient light and it is illuminated perfectly to bring out all the fineness, people give a good sense of scale too. Simply lovely.
Regards
Wanda

Angshu (33235) 2008-07-25 0:54

Dear George
Lovely picture of the rich interiors of this cathedral with the unique Baroque architecture style. Excellent symmetry & depth in the image. The details of the frescoes have come out very well. Excellent work!
Regards
Angshu

banyanman (7716) 2008-08-22 9:00

Excellent light management, George, and a perfectly symmetrical composition which always suits this type of shot. Perfect sharpness and colour rendition as well to enhance your capture of this beautiful cathedral. Cheers . . . David

paura (37736) 2009-08-04 12:49

George,
Beautiful details preseted in a very well composed photography. Excellent are also the dep and the colours. well done, friend.

Abraço

Paulo