Historic Church Interiors

Black and white images of historic church interiors showcasing altars, pews, and architectural details, reflecting diverse religious artistry and cultural heritage.

Umbria Perugia Trevi S. Francesco8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 13th-century Cistercian church focus on the gothic main portal. The interior, restored in 1977, include: frescoes of saints Ventura, Nicola and Andrea (15th century); an organ (16th century); an altar fresco by Angelucci of the Madonna and Child and saints with Christ and Veronica in the lunette; a marble intarsia altarpiece with a painting of the Madonna and Child with saints Peter, Paul and perhaps scenes of the Last Judgment; a painting the Crucifixion; an Umbrian painted crucifix; tomb monuments of the Attavanti family; a tomb effigy (in relief) of the hermit St. Ventura; fresco fragments; and a holy water font. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: May 11, 1984 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical develo
Umbria Perugia Trevi S. Francesco8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 13th-century Cistercian church focus on the gothic main portal. The interior, restored in 1977, include: frescoes of saints Ventura, Nicola and Andrea (15th century); an organ (16th century); an altar fresco by Angelucci of the Madonna and Child and saints with Christ and Veronica in the lunette; a marble intarsia altarpiece with a painting of the Madonna and Child with saints Peter, Paul and perhaps scenes of the Last Judgment; a painting the Crucifixion; an Umbrian painted crucifix; tomb monuments of the Attavanti family; a tomb effigy (in relief) of the hermit St. Ventura; fresco fragments; and a holy water font. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: May 11, 1984 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical develo