Agnes, I love the way you point out the details that I miss or skim over or “not see”. I see the “whole effect”. It’s so satisfying to look with different eyes and understand the details, rather than walk past, and miss a great “story” Thank you.
Thanks for both the musings regarding the quarry, the use of the "marble" for Alexander VII's tomb, and for the mention of St. Andrea. Although I have only infrequently been to Roma your excellent observations have created a growing list of lovely places for future exploration. I quickly Googled the church and found a lovely set of posts on Wikipedia with numerous (but sadly uncaptioned) photos. Your comments about "all out" certainly apply and the architecture reminds me of the Jesu which I make a point of visiting. As always, I appreciate your writing and excellent observations.
This was so interesting, thanks Agnes! And things being hewn into stone remind me of Spinal Tap and Stonehenge (this is a very good thing).
Thank you Jessica (and anything to do with Spinal Tap is a good thing!)
Oh goodness! This is so fascinating. Obviously need to go on a Marmo di Cottanello hunt next trip
Thanks Anne!
I always took this terracotta colored 'marble' for granted and didn't know until reading your essay what it actually is .
Thank you Eileen!
Agnes, I love the way you point out the details that I miss or skim over or “not see”. I see the “whole effect”. It’s so satisfying to look with different eyes and understand the details, rather than walk past, and miss a great “story” Thank you.
Thanks Ellie!
Thanks for both the musings regarding the quarry, the use of the "marble" for Alexander VII's tomb, and for the mention of St. Andrea. Although I have only infrequently been to Roma your excellent observations have created a growing list of lovely places for future exploration. I quickly Googled the church and found a lovely set of posts on Wikipedia with numerous (but sadly uncaptioned) photos. Your comments about "all out" certainly apply and the architecture reminds me of the Jesu which I make a point of visiting. As always, I appreciate your writing and excellent observations.
Thank you Jim!