Four subjects caught my eye in this charming Italian mountain village, the red tower, the terraced houses, a church door and the castle – to have four suitable subjects in one place was too good an opportunity to miss.
Each painting focuses on a different aspect of this remote fortified village; the red tower speaks of its pride and achievement, the terraced houses of its earthy inhabitants, the church of its deep rooted faith and the castle of its strength when facing adversity.
Red Tower di Frontone: A striking red tower with a clock face at each aspect stands as a beacon of permanence and familiarity – July 2011 – 40 x 30 cm / 16″ x 12″ [Cat:742]Castello di Frontone: An imposing Castello at the entrance to the village, long since redundant but still giving comfort to residents – July 2011 – 40 x 30 cm / 16″ x 12″ [Cat:739]Church Door di Frontone: A sturdy church door, impregnable at first sight, reveals on closer inspection a little bicycle plank on its steps – July 2011 – 40 x 30 cm / 16″ x 12″ [Cat:740]
The close-up shows the surface covered in graffiti, which suggests to me that visitors to this tomb hoped their mark would help to assist their safe passage in the next life.
This figure in its final repose appears serene and confident in certainty of eternal peace in the hereafter.
Lincoln Cathedral [Cat: (26) FAITH FORTIFIED 001]
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