Religious Art and Frescoes

A collection of historical photographs showcasing religious frescoes, sculptures, and architectural details from Italian churches, reflecting Gothic to Baroque styles.

Abruzzo L'Aquila L'Aquila S. Pietro di Coppito1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture (13-14th century), panel painting, frescoes, sculpture. Two exterior views and views of interior both before and after 1971 restoration. 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 development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.
Abruzzo L'Aquila L'Aquila S. Pietro di Coppito1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture (13-14th century), panel painting, frescoes, sculpture. Two exterior views and views of interior both before and after 1971 restoration. 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 development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.