Chiesa rupestre San Salvatore, a photo from Viterbo, Lazio

Photographer's Note

San Salvatore rock church - Vallerano (VT)

It is what today remains of a small Benedictine monastery dug into the tuff, after the catastrophic detachment of a ridge of rock which, in 1888, split the rock environments in two.
It is located on a high cliff that runs along the Rio delle Cannucce about one kilometer, in a north-easterly direction, from the town of Vallerano. Along this wall a long series of figures is frescoed: the Virgin and Child is flanked by three holy martyrs Lucia, Agnes and Sofia, first two on the left and the third on the right, now no longer legible, crown fans to the Madonna and Child, follow three Benedictine saints Benedict, Mauro and Placido. To learn more see https://www.iluoghidelsilenzio.it/chiesa-rupestre-di-san-salvatore-vallerano-vt/

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Tue (93592) 2022-02-02 10:27

Hello Silvio,
A wonderful view of those ancient wall paintings, whose colours still stand out well from the texture of the walls. Excellent lighting and clarity as well.
Lars

pierrefonds (115677) 2022-02-02 10:44

Hi Silvio,

Le sujet est bien cadré. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de la fresque. La lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

lousat (140070) 2022-02-02 11:17

Ciao Silvio,resta poco dopo il danno del 1888, si vede qualcosa ma è molto rovinato, sembra quasi ci sia stato un bombardamento,cattura eccellente come sempre. Buona serata! Luciano

holmertz (103732) 2022-02-02 11:39

Hello Silvio,
It is astonishing how many of these churches and chapels that exist in Italy, even though many of them have been seriously damaged through the centuries. In this case the paintings have deteriorated beyond rescue, but we see enough to get an idea what kind of impression they must have made 800 years ago or so. I really wish I could have seen them then. ;-)
You have given us the best possible view of this chapel today with this very well exposed photo.
Best regards,
Gert

PaulVDV (63574) 2022-02-02 12:16

Hello Silvio,
It is actually quite surprising to find such murals in a rock church.
Even more amazing that the mural and its colours have been so well preserved over the years.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (49617) 2022-02-02 19:50

Hi Silvio
A good photo of the church and the remains of this fresco which has just enough remaining for people to enjoy.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (117940) 2022-02-02 22:58

Hello dear Silvio and have a nice day
anda happy evening
another impressive photo
from this church forgotten
through the centuries..
I am feeling so sad looking
at these destroyed facades
lets hope that one day
this facade will new again
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148368) 2022-02-02 23:09

Hi Silvio,
interesting paintings, well presented, good light and colors, tfs.

CMJC (5115) 2022-02-03 2:41 [Comment]

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Royaldevon (86564) 2022-02-03 5:32

Ciao Caro Silvio,

You have given us a complete view of this mural, where the haloed figures can still be easily identified. The recess, with the cross, is strongly positioned in the frame.
Isn't it surprising that many Christian places of worship are becoming obsolete. In your country they are left unattended; in my country many are changed into dwelling places.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pajaran (117201) 2022-02-03 8:06

Pozdrav.

Lepa stara freska na zidu i krst, dobro pozakano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepa unutrasnjost San Salvatore rock church.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

jhm (211738) 2022-02-03 10:46

Ciao Silvio,

I see that much wall painting urgent must are restored
Nice image to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

adramad (73498) 2022-02-03 10:46

Hello Silvio.
An amazing work of art, which I think people's misunderstanding has treated worse than the passage of time, because the colors remain very well.
A nice composition, with great colors, light and sharpness.
Very well done, I like it
All the best for you.
Luis.

emka (158962) 2022-02-03 14:20

Hello Silvio,

Interesting monastery dug in the tuff. The fresco is not well preserved but we still can recognize the scene.

Best regards Malgo

aliabazari (23401) 2022-02-03 22:34

Hello Silvio
Beautiful view of the interior of this lovely church. I feel the damp and old atmosphere here. You showed it to us well. Thanks for sharing

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-02-04 4:48

Hi Silvio
An excellent full filled frame of the aged religious painting as we get to see very close detail of it. The elaborateness, natural colours and clarity are amazing.
Best regards

mkamionka (75255) 2022-02-05 2:58

Ciao Silvio,
Every time I visit your rich gallery, it makes me think how valuable collection the TrekEarth website posses. And I am every time thinking that it would be such a pity too loose it.
Not much is left from the ancient place here but it surely convinces us about the former splendour of this place.
Very well done,
M

jmdias (116635) 2022-02-08 12:01

silvio

almost a lost panel, but we can see Mary and the Baby and the apostles around. a nice view.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (69384) 2022-02-24 19:52

Hello Silvio,
Colorful fresco, I am sure it was much more beautiful before it got damaged.
Regards,
MT