This beautiful St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore was built sometime in 1899-1900. The interior walls and roofs of the chapel are covered with the paintings of Bro Anthony Moscheni of Italy.
This Chapel was dedicated to the St. Aloysius Gonzaga. On the wall above the alter, the paintings depict the life of Aloysius. The center picture shows him serving the people suffering from plague in Rome.
On the rear walls there is a huge painting where Jesus is shown as the friend of children. This is considered as the masterpiece from the artist.
The paintings on the ceiling.
These paintings here belong to two categories.
Fresco, where the painting is made on fresh wet lime plaster walls. As the lime plaster dries up the colors are embedded. There are about 600 square meters of walls with fresco paintings.Canvas, where oil painting is done on the pure linen of strong close weave. There are about 400 square metes of canvas paintings.
This Chapel was dedicated to the St. Aloysius Gonzaga. On the wall above the alter, the paintings depict the life of Aloysius. The center picture shows him serving the people suffering from plague in Rome.On the rear walls there is a huge painting where Jesus is shown as the friend of children. This is considered as the masterpiece from the artist.The paintings on the ceiling. These paintings here belong to two categories.Fresco, where the painting is made on fresh wet lime plaster walls. As the lime plaster dries up the colors are embedded. There are about 600 square meters of walls with fresco paintings.Canvas, where oil painting is done on the pure linen of strong close weave. There are about 400 square metes of canvas paintings.
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful church, with its magnificent paintings. Reminds me of many of the lovely churches in Rome. It is definitely a "must see" spot in India, a land of so many wonderful sites.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous photos! I read a book about the Fresco paintings and love learning more about them! ♥
ReplyDeleteI've always been fascinated by old religious buildings and amazed at the paintings (especially frescoes) on the ceilings. I just can't imagine the work! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteInteresting art facts. I really like the one of Jesus with the children. Apparently, there are many painted ceilings besides the Sistine Chapel.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent artwork ,great architecture .Loved the post .Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat magnificent archetecture! My mosaic this week is of my own artwork.
ReplyDeletenice and colorful!
ReplyDeleteNice to know about these paintings .
ReplyDeleteLovely images. The paintings are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe painting are just beautiful. What a lovely chapel, great mosaic and photos.
ReplyDeleteThe structure and paintings show how much effort and time were dedicated to finish the building. Thumbs up to them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chapel, this could eb anywhere in Europe as well.;))
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oh thatz awesome click...beautiful work...
ReplyDeleteIt isn't just Rome that has wonderful frescos. Lovely. V
ReplyDeleteawesome paintings these are!
ReplyDeleteRemarkable treasure! Fantastic capture and detail Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteWow - the paintings on the ceilings and walls are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow! Magnificent images and so breathtaking! Love your post!
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Another great tour Rajesh!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings at the chapel are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place! The fresco paintings are superb! Marvelous captures as always, Rajesh! Have a wonderful week!
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Those are incredible paintings. I remember being very impressed when I saw the famous Sistine Chapel, but I didn't get any good photos of it.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings are so grand!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful work that brings to mind the Sistine Chapel ceiling!
ReplyDeleteWow,wow, wow. Incredible art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for enlightening me . I had not known that Italian painters had worked on churches in India. This is a most beautiful example and makes a great contrast to your usual posts about your Indian heritage which is also something I admire.
ReplyDeleteNice snaps..!
ReplyDeleteIt will be better if you change the background color. Have a good day!
This is like being in Italy. A beautiful cathedral.
ReplyDeleteRosie
Stunning! Such lovely captures. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, very beautiful mural paintings and decorations! The chapel is amazingly beautiful!! It is very unique and interesting that Jesus is shown as the friend of children. Thank you for your very informative blog. I really enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
The church is very beautiful. The paintings on the ceiling are fantastic.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful chapel with magnificent paintings.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, Rajesh.
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And in these churches, crosses abound!
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Incredible paintings and just magnificent!
ReplyDeleteJust like being in Italy inside the Chapel. Nice captures.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures, I've loved these amazing frames inside the church.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings are most beautiful. They make me more determined to visit India one day.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteWill be going to Europe next month but will not be going to this place :-(
Haddock: This place is not in Europe. It is in Mangalore, India.
ReplyDeleteThis was quite unexpected to see here! I was not aware at all of Catholic missionaries have been in India. (I am woefully ignorant of history...and as always I appreciate learning from your lovely pictures and commnentary. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteeXcellent choice!
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Wow!!! Fascinating artworks up the ceiling. I'm speechless.
ReplyDeleteDoes reminds me of Churches in France. Now I have to see this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contrast to the temples. Beautiful paintings.
ReplyDeleteSplendid ceiling, wonderful pictures of St. Aloysius Chapel!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating beautiful paintings of this chapel.
ReplyDeleteHad visited the chapel during my stay at Manipal. It is indeed very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciation.
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