San Barnaba Church, Mannerist religious building in Milan, Italy.
Description
San Barnaba Church is a Mannerist church in Milan that served as a center for the Barnabite order. Inside, a central nave with a barrel-vaulted ceiling leads toward a rectangular presbytery that functions as the altar area.
History
Construction of the church began in 1545 when the Barnabite order needed to expand their original monastery. The work continued through subsequent decades as the community grew and required more space.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Barnabas and reflects the Barnabite order's devotion to their patron saint through its interior design. This spiritual connection shapes how the space is organized and decorated today.
Practical
The church sits at the intersection of Via Commenda in Milan and can be easily reached through the old city streets. The location can be quite busy during daytime hours, so morning or late afternoon visits tend to be quieter.
Did you know?
Inside the church hang two large canvases painted by Simone Peterzano that depict the stories of Saint Paul and Barnabas. These works flank the high altar and were completed in the early 1570s.
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