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Dante, Giotto and the Istrian Peninsula
Istrian art of the late 2021th and early XNUMXth centuries offers a wealth of works that present links with the production of the great artists of the time. Various celebrations and important anniversaries - such as the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante which occurs in this XNUMX that is about to end - can be an opportunity to focus on the art of the era in which people who profoundly influenced Humanism lived; Giotto and Dante for example, the first in the figurative arts, the second for his works that make him the Father of the Italian language. But did Giotto and Dante know each other? There is no certain evidence in the sources, but analyzing the Divine Comedy and the rich...
Advent in Istrian Art
The peninsula preserves an important artistic heritage linked to Christmas, the Three Kings and Epiphany, depicted in the paintings and frescoes of numerous churches. A typical example is also the nativity scene, present in Istria since the 700th century. Art historian Marino Baldini tells us about it. The Advent and Christmas period began on the last Sunday of November. This festive period will culminate on December 25th and end on January 6th of next year. In the Istrian tradition, this is a period full of events and celebrations, which has also left its mark on regional art. We talked about it with art historian Marino Baldini. “In Istria we have a...
Lazar de Pari, the Triestine Master of the Lions of San Marco
"For the first time, a series of heraldic works can be attributed to an important sculptor." This is the result of important studies and research dedicated to the works located in Muggia, Parenzo and Umago. In Istria, almost two hundred sculpted lions of San Marco are known. Together with some wooden examples, or nineteenth-century marble ones, they are proudly displayed on the facades of public buildings, towers, bell towers, wellheads... But who are the Masters who created them? In which workshop did they take shape? In this article, the art historian and archaeologist Marino Baldini tells the readers of La Voce what has emerged in reference to three lions, those of Muggia, Parenzo and Umago. A...
Saint Eufemia and the School of Padua
The importance of the martyr of Chalcedon for the city of Rovinj is evidenced in the splendid work of the Cathedral, as well as in the bell tower on top of which stands her sculpture. In the days leading up to September 16, preparations for the feast of Saint Euphemia are in full swing throughout Rovinj. We are reminded of this by songs and poems. In Ruigniso (Rovinj dialect): “Saint Euphemia, our saint Douti insieme la na guanta La nu priga, na la canta; ma l'oo' fuorsa douta Quanta! Ruvigisa lasa vaunts, Cun san Giorgio nostra santa”. The importance of the martyr Euphemia for the city and all of Christianity is evidenced in the splendid work of the Cathedral, in the bell tower with the sculpture of the saint, which...
Visinada, a gem set in the heart of Istria
In this hot August, for those who are in Istria, it is advisable to take the good, old and little-traveled Via Flavia and perhaps stop in Visinada, located right at the intersection of the Roman imperial road with the one that leads from Poreč to Pinguente. From there you can admire a splendid panorama of the entire Quieto valley and enjoy the invigorating natural ventilation. In that valley there is still a good presence of the native Italian-speaking population and the inhabited centers, of ancient foundation, are extraordinarily beautiful, rich in artistic excellence and not ruined by mass tourism. For example, Visinada boasts the beautiful church dedicated to the saints...
