Cappella Del Ss. Rosario, Nella Chiesa Di San Domenico 1893

Giuseppe Barberis created this engraving of the Cappella Del Ss. Rosario in the Chiesa di San Domenico. Barberis, born around 1840, lived in a time when Italy was undergoing significant political and social changes, eventually leading to the country's unification. In this period, religious art often served as a means of reinforcing traditional values and providing solace amidst societal upheaval. The engravings served as keepsakes and documentary evidence of Italian architecture. The Cappella reflects the era’s emphasis on religious devotion and the importance of the Catholic Church in Italian society. The engraving captures the chapel's elaborate details and the emotional intensity of its religious iconography. It invites us to reflect on the relationship between faith, identity, and the ways in which art shapes our understanding of these intersections.