Cappella Anselmetti, Baroque chapel in Turin, Italy.
Cappella Anselmetti is a Baroque chapel in Turin with a rectangular layout and elaborately decorated interior. The ceiling displays frescoes showing Heaven, prophets, and biblical scenes that extend across the walls throughout the space.
The chapel received building permission in the 16th century but was mostly built at the end of the 17th century under architect Bernardo Antonio Vittone. The construction work created the Baroque form we see today.
The chapel displays wooden statues with marble finishes created between 1707 and 1715, depicting popes and church fathers. These figures represent an important part of the artistic heritage and shape the interior with their craftsmanship.
The chapel reopened to visitors in 2017 following extensive restoration work, allowing access to all its Baroque artworks and architectural details. The interior is well lit and clearly arranged, making the frescoes and statues easy to view.
The sacristy houses the Perpetual Calendar by Giovanni Plana, a mechanical device that enables precise calendar calculations across extended time periods. This rare instrument shows the scientific curiosity and technical skill of that era.
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