Siena Duomo Main nave
by Weston Westmoreland
Title
Siena Duomo Main nave
Artist
Weston Westmoreland
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Main nave of the Duomo in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Vintage version.
Siena Cathedral, the Duomo di Siena, is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (Holy Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption).
The cathedral was designed and completed between 1215 and 1263. The lantern atop the dome was added by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The exterior and interior are constructed of white and greenish-black marble in alternating stripes, which make it particularly peculiar and beautiful.
The inside is even more impressive. The black and white striped pillars, along with the dark and gold tones, create an awe-striking and unique atmosphere.
I visited Siena from Florence. Once enemies, Florence came out reinforced after the Black Death devastated Europe, but Siena never recovered. Before they had the chance, Florence invaded and would never permit Siena to grow strong again. Maybe because of that, Siena still preserves its medieval structure and atmosphere, which makes her so beautiful.
The Duomo di Siena was intended to be much bigger, but the project was never completed.
There is a version of this image without the texture.
You can learn more about what drives me in my blog:
http://inspiringthoughtsandimages.com/
Weston Westmoreland.
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July 26th, 2016
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