Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Church of San Giovanni Battista - Manigi - Cascia

The parish church of San Giovanni Battista is located within the town.
Bishop Lascaris remembers five altars in the church: of San Giovanni, del Rosario, San Rocco, San Carlo and the Confraternity of the Sacrament.
The Church of San Giovanni Battista, built in 1460, has a single nave covered with truss vaults. The current sacristy, probably the ancient oratory, retains the entire fresco decoration dating back to 1482. The upper part of the frescoes is greatly deteriorated due to the collapse of the ceiling, now restored. On the back wall, in a second register, the Crucifixion between the Addolorata and San Giovanni Evangelista, dated 1482, and further away Santa Caterina d'Alessandria and Sant'Alena with the rediscovered cross is painted.
The upper part was damaged by the collapse of a vault and by the lowering of the exposed beam roof. In the lower section, which embraces all three walls, runs a false portico with trefoil arches resting on slender columns, in whose arches 14 images of Saints are painted with their respective names written in Gothic letters in the band below. On the left side you can see San Simone, San Mattia, San Tommaso, San Bartolomeo, San Giacomo Maggiore and Sant'Andrea. On the back wall, on the sides of the Madonna enthroned with the Child, Saint Paul, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Peter and Saint John the Evangelist are depicted. On the right wall, the series is interrupted by a splayed single lancet window in which the Trigram of Christ is painted and in the lateral convolutions San Benedetto and Santa Scolastica, demonstrating the Benedictine origin of the ancient oratory.
In the small portico that continues the figures of San Matteo, San Giacomo Minore and San Filippo appear. The stylistic analysis leads to attribute the frescoes to the first generation of the Sparapane, probably the work of Antonio di Giovanni Sparapane da Norcia.
Manigi also possessed a 13th century processional cross, in gilded copper sheet embossed on wooden armor, with trilobate panels adorned with globules with raised rib accompanied by dots. The Crucifix maintains Byzantine characteristics revealed by the open eyes of the triumphant Christ, victor over death, the ribs are marked and the feet superimposed unnaturally in profile. Above is a praying Angel, on the sides the Addolorata and San Giovanni, below the Skull on Mount Calvary. On the reverse, in the center is embossed in almond San Nicola di Bari and, in the tiles, the Symbols of the Evangelists: above the eagle, on the sides the lion and the ox, below the angel.

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ikeharel (105923) 2020-11-26 0:35

Buongiorno Silvio,
Found this humble church in the village of Manigi at 42.713, 13.084 on the Google-Map. A rural small place surrounded with fields and slopes. Beautiful sight with the snowy furrouw on the backdrop here.
Arrivederci,
Ike

Fis2 (155649) 2020-11-26 0:42

Witaj Silvio my neighbour again :)!
A very nice church, curious tower makes impression.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Curious place.
Nice presentation.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

lousat (129979) 2020-11-26 2:14

Ciao Silvio,stupendo effetto 3D da questo stacco tra la chiesa e lo sfondo,e poi la neve...speriamo di vederla in quest'inverno, da me oramai è diventata rara quanto gli euro..eeheh...buona giornata,Luciano

Royaldevon (75420) 2020-11-26 2:23

Ciao Caro Silvio,

This is a very modest, little church and perfectly in keeping with the small, rural village.
The slight covering of snow has helped to reveal the textural details of the roofs and the furrowed details of the steep slopes.
It's a sharp photograph, well composed.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mkamionka (61246) 2020-11-26 3:08

Ciao Silvio,
I already thought that you have snow in Italy, but I see it was taken a while ago.
Very good point of view to well present the charming church with nice texture of the field behind pleasantly decorated with subtle layer of snow.
Very well done,
M

holmertz (92884) 2020-11-26 3:53

Hello Silvio,
This photo is nicely composed with trees seen on both sides of the old church. The church is very modest but the bell tower is attractive. But the best feature of the photo is the steep hill seen in the background. There is a very beautiful light.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (103567) 2020-11-26 4:41

Hi Silvio,

The trees are framing well the church. The point of view is showing the details of the church of San Giovanni Battista. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (203039) 2020-11-26 6:31

Ciao Silvio,

A lovely wintery panorama image with the church of San Giovanni Battista - Manigi - Cascia.
Perfect sharp and nice of colours
Lovely detailed also pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

pajaran (102662) 2020-11-26 8:02

Greeting.
Nice place and architecture, well shown with nice colors, contrast and good text.
Beautiful old Church of San Giovanni Battista.
Nice photo and memory, well captured moment with sun and snow.
I wish you a nice afternoon, all the best.
Paja.

jmdias (102932) 2020-11-26 8:29

silvio

the small rustic church is beautiful, but what impressed me more was the high slope ahead, looks like a strange sky. the light created marvelous textures here too. excellent.

take care

jorge

dta (98542) 2020-11-26 11:02

Ciao Silvio,
The perspective is stunning : it seems that there is a wall behind the church !
A pretty church in a fine snowy scenery .
Regards

Tue (82264) 2020-11-26 12:09

Hello Silvio,
What an excellent photo of this charming church in the fields, which you captured from a good viewpoint. I really like the combination of the pleasant sunlight and the gentle layer of snow.
Lars

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-26 14:59

Hello Silvio,
Nice view of Church of San Giovanni Battista, unique place.I like superb light, fine details, good composition and good sharpness. Thank you for informative note.
Good work.
Regards
Piotr

COSTANTINO (104191) 2020-11-26 22:06

Hello dear Silvio and have a nice
weekend
I like this photo today...
it seems like a postcard from
Christmas days with the
Christmas tree adding beauty...
thanks for your useful notes
as always
regards
Costantino

ifege (32287) 2020-11-26 22:30

Hi Silvio
A good wintery photo of the frozen fields and old church.
cheers
Ian

macjake (96157) 2020-11-26 22:46

Hi Silvio
what a classic Silvio post, this is something i'd expect from you for sure - and you delivered. wonderful side lighting, and wonderful looking sprinkling of light snow. charming indeed
cheers
Craig

emka (152228) 2020-11-26 23:28

Ciao Silvio, a nice old church that doesn't look like a church, rather as a barn without windows, interesting winter landscape, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao

Malgo

PaulVDV (54865) 2020-11-27 2:04

Hello Silvio,
Excellent capture of this small church with an amazing background composed by the snowy mountain slope.
Beautiful light. Well composed.
Best regards, Paul

abmdsudi (88573) 2020-11-27 5:31

Hi Silvio
Beautiful cute chapel talen on a brill weather with nice shade and shadow. I like the backdrop and snow dust to give added depth to an interesting peaceful location and well composed. Texture and warm angled light are real bonus! Enticing subject matter well realised.
Best regards

ChrisJ (160036) 2020-11-27 7:54

Ciao Silvio,

The light dusting of snow gives this shot the look of a Christmas card. Good sharpness and punchy light contrasts and graphism. Tfs!

ktanska (40087) 2020-11-27 9:54

Hi Silvio,
That simple chapel looks very nice on this winter sunshine. That steeply sloping field is quite special background. Sidelight works well.
Kari

jean113 (22063) 2020-11-28 8:25

Hello Silvio, we see the cool light of winter.
The light dusting of snow seems to emphasise the textures of the land and the roof.
A well balanced composition.
Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.

Ilonka1974 (9365) 2020-12-02 13:12

Hi Silvio,
This old church is really fantastic . What an interesting architecture ! And your POV and framing are really good .
Best regards
Janusz