Madonna della Ghianda, building in Somma Lombardo, Italy
Madonna della Ghianda is a church building with a single nave and six side chapels, incorporating an original primitive chapel within its structure. A semicircular apse concludes the interior layout, and the design shows Mannerist architectural features.
Construction started after 1582 and was completed before 1632, under the architectural guidance of Pellegrino Tibaldi during the Mannerist period. The transformation of a simple sanctuary into this building reflects the importance given to the religious site during that time.
The interior displays wooden sculptures from the 1600s and houses a notable crucifixion painting by Giovan Battista Crespi, known as Cerano. These artworks shape how the sanctuary looks and reflect the religious devotion visible in its decoration.
The sanctuary is accessible on weekdays and holidays with varying hours, offering limited visiting windows. It helps to check opening times beforehand and arrive in early morning or afternoon for better light and fewer visitors.
The facade contains eight niches with saint statues and displays large Corinthian-style pilasters divided into two distinct architectural orders. This clear division gives the exterior a strict geometric order typical of Mannerist architecture.
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