Interieur van de kerk de Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta te Ariccia 1665 - 1667

Giovanni Battista Falda etched the interior of the Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta in Ariccia. Dominating the space is the cupola, its coffers and decorations speaking of divine order, and the altar evokes sacred rituals. The cross, a symbol of profound sacrifice and redemption, stands prominently on the altar, a motif that stretches back to early Christian art. The cupola, reminiscent of the Roman Pantheon, became a symbol of power and divine connection. Its adoption into Christian architecture marks a transformation, a rebirth of classical forms imbued with new spiritual significance. Consider the psychological impact of these recurring symbols. The cross, laden with centuries of collective memory, triggers deep emotional responses. The cupola, with its promise of celestial transcendence, echoes in structures across time, each iteration subtly shifting its resonance. This is not a linear progression but a spiral, where symbols resurface, evolve, and engage us on a subconscious level.