Chiesa Dei Santi Giacomo E Filippo 1892

Giuseppe Barberis rendered the Chiesa Dei Santi Giacomo E Filippo in ink, capturing its Romanesque essence. The rounded arch of the church's entrance is not merely an architectural feature; it's a visual echo resonating through centuries. Consider the arch as it appears on Roman triumphal arches. Here it symbolized victory and imperial power. This powerful image, rooted in concrete, found its way into the sacred space of churches. It transformed into a symbol of divine grace, a portal to the celestial realm. The semi-circular shape of the arch, from its initial pagan connotations, embodies the transition from earthly life to spiritual transcendence. This motif resurfaces throughout history, in Renaissance paintings, Baroque cathedrals, constantly shifting and evolving, yet forever tethered to the collective memory of power and protection. It’s a cyclical journey of symbols, echoing through time, continuously reshaping our understanding of both the sacred and the secular.