Michelangelo's Christ of Minerva in Rome

Il Cristo della Minerva di Michelangelo a Roma

Michelangelo's Christ of Minerva in Rome.
In the heart of Rome, in one of the oldest and most evocative neighborhoods of the city, stands the majestic church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Inside this sacred building, among works of art of inestimable value, stands out the statue of the Christ of Minerva, a masterpiece sculpted by the famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
The statue of the Christ of Minerva, also known as the Risen Christ or Christ of the Pietà, is an imposing marble sculpture depicting Jesus Christ after the resurrection. Commissioned by a young Dominican friar, Fra' Ludovico di Pietro in 1514, the work was designed to adorn the high altar of the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. However, the original design included a statue of the Virgin Mary, but was later changed when Michelangelo accepted the commission.
The statue took several years to complete and was completed around 1521. Michelangelo masterfully worked the white marble, creating an extraordinary work that continues to amaze today with its beauty and realism.
The statue of the Christ of Minerva shows Christ in a solemn and calm pose, with his body erect and leaning on the cross. His serene face and intricate anatomical details give the work an extraordinary sense of life and spirituality.
The statue of the Christ of Minerva fits into the artistic and cultural context of the Italian Renaissance, a period of fervent creativity and spiritual renewal. Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of all time, left an indelible mark on the artistic panorama of the time with works such as David, the Pietà and the Sistine Chapel. His skill in modeling marble and capturing the essence of humanity has influenced generations of subsequent artists.
The statue of Christ of Minerva represents a high point in Michelangelo's career and an icon of the Italian Renaissance. With its timeless beauty and profound spiritual meaning, it continues to inspire and move visitors who venture into the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. It is an extraordinary work of art that reminds us of the greatness of human ingenuity and the power of faith.

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Here I leave you the official website of the basilica: santamariasopraminerva.it.

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The Christ of Minerva is a marble statue (h. 205 cm) by Michelangelo Buonarroti, made in 1519-1520 approximately and now preserved in the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. In 1514 Michelangelo, although he was bound by an exclusive contract with the Della Rovere heirs to work on the tomb of Julius II, did not refuse lucrative private commissions, such as the one received from Bernando Cencio, canon of St. Peter's in the Vatican, Mario Scappucci, Pietro Paolo Castellano and Metello Vari for a resurrected Christ, to be placed in the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva.
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Michelangelo’s Christ of Minerva statue in Rome – Statue du Christ de Minerve de Michel-Ange à Rome – Estatua del Cristo de Minerva de Miguel Ángel en Roma – Estátua do Cristo de Minerva de Michelangelo em Roma – Michelangelos Christus-Minerva-Statue in Rom – Tượng Chúa Kitô Minerva của Michelangelo ở Rome – 米开朗基罗在罗马的密涅瓦基督雕像 – ローマにあるミケランジェロのミネルヴァのキリスト像

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Cristo Rei, the statue in front of Lisbon

Il Cristo Rei, la statua simbolo di Lisbona

Cristo Rei, the statue in front of Lisbon.
Cristo Rei of Lisbon is a statue of Jesus Christ that stands on the south bank of the Tagus River, in the city of Almada, in front of Lisbon.
The Cristo Rei statue is approximately 110 meters tall, with the statue itself measuring approximately 28 meters. Its construction was inspired by the Cristo Redentor statue in Rio de Janeiro.
The statue is located on Monte Cristo Rei, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the city of Lisbon, the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Construction of the statue began in 1950 and was completed in 1959. It was erected as a thank you for Portugal having managed to avoid participation in World War II.
The Cristo Rei statue symbolizes gratitude for divine protection during the war and also serves as a symbol of peace.
This statue has become an icon of Lisbon and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region. In addition to offering a breathtaking view, the area around the statue also hosts places of worship and a sanctuary.

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Il Cristo Rei, la statua simbolo di Lisbona

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The National Sanctuary of Christ the King or simply Christ the King is a Portuguese sanctuary located in Pragal, a former friary of the city of Almada, which in turn is part of Greater Lisbon. It is famous because behind it is a colossal statue of Christ the King, inspired by the Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the architect António Lino, built by Francisco Franco de Sousa and inaugurated on May 17, 1959. The base of the statue is shaped like a door and is 75 meters high and above it is the 28-meter statue of Christ the King.
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The Cristo Rei, the symbolic statue of Lisbon – Le Cristo Rei, la statue symbolique de Lisbonne – El Cristo Rei, la estatua simbólica de Lisboa – O Cristo Rei, a estátua simbólica de Lisboa – Der Cristo Rei, die symbolische Statue von Lissabon – Cristo Rei, bức tượng biểu tượng của Lisbon – 基督像 (Cristo Rei),里斯本的象征雕像 – リスボンの象徴的な像、クリスト・レイ

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The statue of Christ in the church of Santa Maria di Nazareth

La statua del Cristo nella chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth

The statue of Christ in the church of Santa Maria di Nazareth.
The Holy Christ placed in the chapel in the left nave of the Basilica of Santa Maria di Nazareth, the “white” church located where the streets that climb the Sestri Levante Peninsula begin to rise.
As I write to you shortly after, a miracle accompanies this Crucifix that has been venerated in my town for centuries.

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Known locally as “Santo Cristo”, a popular tradition has it that the crucifix was brought to Sestri Levante by sea, transferred to the church on the island and, in 1616, placed here in the choir. Disused and moved to the sacristy between 1690 and 1700, it was spared from an imminent fire due to an event considered miraculous by the population (according to legend “the face of Christ opened his eyes like a living person”).
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The statue of Christ in the church of Santa Maria di Nazareth – La statue du Christ dans l’église de Santa Maria di Nazareth – La estatua de Cristo en la iglesia de Santa Maria di Nazareth – A estátua de Cristo na igreja de Santa Maria di Nazareth – Die Christusstatue in der Kirche Santa Maria di Nazareth – Tượng chúa Kito trong nhà thờ Santa Maria di Nazareth – 聖瑪麗亞迪拿撒勒教堂中的基督雕像 – サンタマリアディナザレ教会のキリストの像

Il Cristo Nero in San Giovanni a Chiavari

Il Cristo Nero in San Giovanni

Il Cristo Nero in San Giovanni a Chiavari.
Ve lo avevo promesso un paio di settimane fa di entrare nella splendida chiesa di Chiavari di Saint John the Baptist e di fotografare lo splendido e famoso Cristo Nero.
E’ una statua lignea del 1600 che, sopravvissuta ad un incendio ma annerita dalle fiamme, nonostante i tentativi di restauro e rimozione della fuliggine, continuò a rimanere scuro inspiegabilmente.
Un’altra leggenda della tradizione dice che liberò i chiavaresi dal colera.
Insomma: una reliquia molto importante per la città tigullina.

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E’ estate e il pericolo del colera dall’Asia sta già facendo i suoi danni. Antonio Maria Gianelli, arciprete di Chiavari, ha intensificato la preghiera e il 25 agosto prepara una grande e pubblica processione di penitenza con il Crocifisso Nero: quel giorno, dice la storia, partecipano oltre 7mila persone.
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The statue of the Black Christ in the church of San Giovanni in Chiavari – La statue du Christ noir dans l’église de San Giovanni in Chiavari – La estatua del Cristo Negro en la iglesia de San Giovanni in Chiavari – A estátua do Cristo Negro na igreja de San Giovanni in Chiavari – Die Statue des Schwarzen Christus in der Kirche San Giovanni in Chiavari – Tượng Chúa Kitô đen trong nhà thờ San Giovanni ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里圣乔瓦尼教堂的黑基督雕像 – キアーヴァリのサンジョバンニ教会にある黒人キリストの像

Christ in the Pieve of Santa Maria in Arezzo

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Christ in the Pieve di Santa Maria in Arezzo.
Although the church of Santa Maria della Pieve contains works of even greater value, my curiosity was attracted by this rather kitsch Christ, who seems to convincingly show his wounds and his blood made of red rope.
Apart from this slightly pulp curiosity, this thousand-year-old church, which is located in the center of Arezzo, houses works of great taste, more or less ancient, as well as the remains of Giorgio Vasari (born in Arezzo) and his wife Nicolosa.

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Christ in the Pieve of Santa Maria in Arezzo – Christ dans l’église paroissiale de Santa Maria d’Arezzo – Cristo en la Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María en Arezzo – Cristo na Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria in Arezzo – Christus in der Pfarrkirche Santa Maria in Arezzo – Chúa Kitô tại Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Santa Maria ở Arezzo

Il Cristo Rei di Lisbona

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Il Cristo Rei di Lisbona, non proprio quello di Rio ma comunque una opera imponente, simbolo della città portoghese.
Si dice che il viso della statua sia rivolto al più famoso Cristo in Brasile.

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