Il Paradiso Regna del Neve Gloriosa sulla Chiesa di San Sebastiano nelle Alpi Bavaresi – Dipinto di Dino Carbetta
“Heaven Reigns of Glorious Snow on the Church of San Sebastiano in the Bavarian Alps - Painting by Dino Carbetta
Psalms 42:2-6 – “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When can I enter and see the face of God? My tears have been my bread day and night, as they ask me every day, “Where is your God?” Those times I recall as I pour out my soul When I would cross over to the shrine of the Mighty One, to the house of God, Amid loud cries of thanksgiving, with the multitude keeping festival. Why are you downcast, my soul; why do you groan within me? Wait for God, for I shall again praise him, my savior and my God.” This enchanting Bavarian sanctuary, consecrated to Saints Sebastian and Fabian, has stood proudly since its construction in 1512 and is located 161 miles from the picturesque Bolzano, Italy. In 1611, a sturdy stone tower was erected, and the church witnessed its final baroque splendor. The graceful silhouette adorned with an onion dome and rustic wooden shingles captures the essence of divine elegance. Adjacent to the church lies a historic cemetery, a poignant testament to the past, housing a war memorial honoring the residents who sacrificed their lives during World War II. The church gained international recognition when, in 1960, U.S. President Eisenhower painted its magnificence based on a color photograph. His artistic rendition became a heartfelt Christmas gift for the White House staff and graced the pages of the European edition of Stars and Stripes, the U.S. Armed Forces news. The panoramic setting of the church, embraced by snow-clad mountains, serves as a breathtaking canvas—a divine spectacle echoing the profound verses of Psalms. The ethereal beauty of the scene encapsulates the spiritual resonance and poetic grace found within the sacred pages of the Bible. In humble regard, the artist of this masterwork presents a modest yet faithful portrayal of the divine sanctuary.
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- c.Dino Carbetta
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- 7814x7814 / 406.7MB
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