Sacrestia di Solimena, Baroque fresco cycle in San Paolo Maggiore Basilica, Naples, Italy
The sacristy walls and ceiling display detailed frescoes depicting the Fall of Saint Paul and Simon Magus, along with angels and allegories in golden frames.
Francesco Solimena created these frescoes in 1689 under the patronage of the Carafa family and Archbishop Antonio Pignatelli, who later became Pope Innocent XII.
The frescoes demonstrate late Neapolitan Baroque techniques through their chromatic richness and narrative composition, influencing subsequent generations of Italian artists.
The sacristy underwent restoration work in the 1970s to address environmental damage, particularly affecting the wall depicting the Fall of Simon Magus.
The payment records indicate that Solimena received 6,000 ducats for this commission, marking it as one of the most expensive artistic projects in Naples during that period.
GPS coordinates: 40.85140,14.25680
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:40
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