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- Title
Correggio's Madonna di San Giorgio and the Post-Tridentine Devotional Rappresentazioni at the Confraternity of Saint Peter Martyr in Modena.
- Authors
Abraham, Alyssa
- Abstract
This article examines the ways in which the members of the confraternity of Saint Peter Martyr in Modena used ephemeral architecture, symbolic imagery, inscriptions, lavish decorations, and performance to activate and emphasize the spiritual function of Correggio's Madonna di San Giorgio in response to a decree of plenary indulgence issued in 1577. Detailed descriptions of the resulting Quarant'ore devotions in the confraternity's chronicle reveal that the brothers very carefully considered the multifaceted role of the altarpiece within the temporary constructions they designed to guide visitors on their spiritual and physical approach to the altar and to educate them about the significance of the indulgence they hoped to receive.
- Subjects
MODENA (Italy); CONFRATERNITIES; ALTARPIECES; LAY brothers; CHURCH history
- Publication
Confraternitas, 2018, Vol 29, Issue 2, p40
- ISSN
1180-0682
- Publication type
Article