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Oratory of the Stigmata in Toffia: the secret masterpiece of Vincenzo Manenti
In the mid-17th century, painter Vincenzo Manenti left an indelible mark on Toffia. Among the various churches in which he worked, it is in the small Oratorio delle Stimmate Toffia that one of his most accomplished works — as many critics believe — lies hidden: a fresco of extraordinary beauty.
A fresco for the Confraternity
The scene unfolds on the wall of the building, which belonged to the Confraternity of the Stigmata: enclosed within a painted frame in the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle, a sacred composition depicts the Madonna among Saints Lucy, John the Baptist and Francis, accompanied by another friar. A work that captures the very essence of Manenti's art.
Toffia, a small treasure chest of art
This fresco is not the only contribution made by the artist in the Sabine village. In the same period Manenti was also active in the churches of Santa Maria Nova and San Lorenzo, transforming Toffia into a small museum of his artistic output.
The oratory is a place of worship. Before visiting it is advisable to check opening hours, which may be limited.
Oratory of the Stigmata in Toffia: the secret masterpiece of Vincenzo Manenti
In the mid-17th century, painter Vincenzo Manenti left an indelible mark on Toffia. Among the various churches in which he worked, it is in the small Oratorio delle Stimmate Toffia that one of his most accomplished works — as many critics believe — lies hidden: a fresco of extraordinary beauty.
A fresco for the Confraternity
The scene unfolds on the wall of the building, which belonged to the Confraternity of the Stigmata: enclosed within a painted frame in the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle, a sacred composition depicts the Madonna among Saints Lucy, John the Baptist and Francis, accompanied by another friar. A work that captures the very essence of Manenti's art.
Toffia, a small treasure chest of art
This fresco is not the only contribution made by the artist in the Sabine village. In the same period Manenti was also active in the churches of Santa Maria Nova and San Lorenzo, transforming Toffia into a small museum of his artistic output.
The oratory is a place of worship. Before visiting it is advisable to check opening hours, which may be limited.
