CS/79 - Interior view of the dome of the Church of San Lorenzo, Turin

CS/79 - Interior view of the dome of the Church of San Lorenzo, Turin
€44.00

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'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Inside the Church of San Lorenzo 📍, Guarino Guarini’s architectural brilliance reaches its climax in the soaring lantern above the dome. From the floor, the eye is drawn upward through a dazzling succession of interlaced arches, curved ribs, and star-shaped openings that seem to defy gravity. The geometry is both rigorous and theatrical, creating the illusion of perpetual movement as light pours in from concealed windows at the very top. This ingenious play of forms transforms the lantern into a mystical beacon, symbolizing the ascent of the soul toward divine illumination and leaving visitors in awe of its spiritual and architectural power.


'...According to tradition, when the church was first opened in the 17th century, many worshippers were astonished by the lantern’s effect. Some even whispered that it was impossible for such a structure to stand without collapsing, so daring was its design. Guarini himself, however, is said to have reassured skeptics by confidently declaring that mathematics and faith together sustained his creation. Over time, the lantern became not only a marvel of Baroque architecture but also a symbol of trust in the harmony between human ingenuity and divine inspiration...'