Here we are with a new appointment to discover the beauties of Sacred Mount of Varese.
The location of OfficeNow business center allows you to work in an area truly rich in history, as we have already demonstrated in the previous ones articles.
InLast article in order of time we were able to savor the details of the route of the Sacro Monte of Varese up to the end of the Joyful Mysteries. Now we will continue the ascent of the Mount, like a devout pilgrim, and the discovery of the other chapels which are small and unique works of art.
With thebow dedicated to St. Charles the dedicated chapels end to the Joyful Mysteries. This arch was made with the living stone of Brenno Useria. The arch of San Carlo introduces the Sorrowful Mysteries. At the top of it we find the statue of Holy cardinal sculpted by Carlo Antonio Buono in 1651. Shortly before the Arch, on the right, there is the second fountain (1654).
Immediately after the arch we find the sixth chapel, called the Oration in the Garden of Olives. Inside we find nine statues created by Silva, while the frescoes are by Bartolomeo Ghiandone. The chapel is oriented to North, letting the light in at an angle and creating a nocturnal effect. Thanks to this effect, the statue of Judas is surrounded by a sinister shadow.
There seventh chapel, called the Flagellation represents the scene with the aid of eight statues by Martino Retti and three great frescoes by Morazzone: 'Christ before Caiaphas', 'Christ and Barabbas show yourself to the people' and 'Christ stripped and dragged to flagellation' (1609).
The eighth chapel, known as the Crowning of Thorns, is represented inside the courtyard of Ponzio's palace Pilate. The crown is placed on Christ, seated and covered by a red cloth of brambles. Inside the chapel we find ten painted terracotta statues, work by Silva (1625-26), while the frescoes on the walls were created on the vault they are by Gianbattista and Gianpaolo Recchi, students of Morazzone (1648).
There ninth chapel, called the Ascent to Calvary, has three windows. From each of the windows you can see the same number moments of the Passion of Christ. Inside we find twenty statues by Silva and frescoes by Gianpaolo Recchi (1654). On the external wall there is the Ecce Homo, deteriorated fresco by Stefano Legnani.
There tenth chapel, known as the Crucifixion, represents the ultimate painful mystery. To do this they have been used well fifty terracotta statues, by Dionigi Bussola. At the top it rises imposingly the Cross, while the Three Marys form a group apart. The frescoes are by Antonio Busca (1668).
And here the pilgrim arrives at the third arch that marks the end of the Sorrowful Mysteries and the beginning of the Glorious Mysteries. The arch is dedicated to Sant'Ambrogio with the statue of the blessing saint placed at its top; next to it we still find a fountain to quench the thirst of tired pilgrims.
As you can see the journey is really long. OfficeNow business center, like a devout pilgrim, will continue to accompany you along the ascent of the Sacro Monte di Varese in every stage. Follow us so you don't miss the last exciting stage!