CHIESA MADONNA DEL CARMINE (ISCHIA PORTO)
Latest page update: 4 December 2024
CHIESA MADONNA DEL CARMINE (ISCHIA PORTO)
Constructed: Original Church 17th Century
Style: Baroque
Location: Via Gian Battista Vico, Ischia Porto
The charming, small chapel of Chiesa Madonna del Carmine has been extensively restored – the last major work carried out 3 years ago and little remains of the ancient structure apart from the beautiful, stone arch and stemma, over the entrance. The exterior colour scheme in yellow and white, with doric pilasters, oval window and small lantern tower at the western end, makes this little church easy to spot, even though it is set right on a busy and rather narrow road.
A charming two story bell tower is located at the rear towards the south side of the structure.
The simple internal space, with barrel vaulted nave and semi circular apse, is lit only by small, clerestory windows, making the interior somewhat dark. The painting of the Madonna and Child (c 18th C) at the eastern end behind the altar, is particularly fine, the Madonna’s face partially shadowed by her overhanging veil, makes her expression difficult to read as she cradles the child against her vivid blue robe. The mood of this painting is particularly relevant to the Order of Carmelites, an ancient Order founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, who favoured contemplation as the focal point of their religious devotion.
The ancient statue of S. Maria del Carmine, (18th c) in a niche on the south aisle and the accompanying Saint, in a companion niche on the north aisle, are carried in procession on the 16th July.
Style: Baroque
Location: Via Gian Battista Vico, Ischia Porto
The charming, small chapel of Chiesa Madonna del Carmine has been extensively restored – the last major work carried out 3 years ago and little remains of the ancient structure apart from the beautiful, stone arch and stemma, over the entrance. The exterior colour scheme in yellow and white, with doric pilasters, oval window and small lantern tower at the western end, makes this little church easy to spot, even though it is set right on a busy and rather narrow road.
A charming two story bell tower is located at the rear towards the south side of the structure.
The simple internal space, with barrel vaulted nave and semi circular apse, is lit only by small, clerestory windows, making the interior somewhat dark. The painting of the Madonna and Child (c 18th C) at the eastern end behind the altar, is particularly fine, the Madonna’s face partially shadowed by her overhanging veil, makes her expression difficult to read as she cradles the child against her vivid blue robe. The mood of this painting is particularly relevant to the Order of Carmelites, an ancient Order founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, who favoured contemplation as the focal point of their religious devotion.
The ancient statue of S. Maria del Carmine, (18th c) in a niche on the south aisle and the accompanying Saint, in a companion niche on the north aisle, are carried in procession on the 16th July.
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