Church of San Nicolò, Lazise

This church in Lazise (Garda Lake) was built in the XII century and dedicated to the Patron Saint of waters and navigators, St. Nicholas (Nicolò). It is rather tiny and simple with no baroque signs whatsoever, no stuccoes, no marbles. Just plain stone with ancient frescoes emerging from under the wall painting.

Here is St. Antony Abbot (on the right), widely venerated in this area as the protector of animals and healer of skin diseases. His left hand holds a rod, symbol of authority, while the right hand makes a blessing with three fingers, as was customary for a bishop.

Palazzo Verità Poeta #2

I cannot keep myself from posting another photo from Palazzo Verità Poeta. 

This is such a fine painting that has recently been restored by our friend Giovanna. It is one of the frescoes on the staircase. At first glance I was struck by the dog and the countryside view. At second glance I noticed the skorpion...

St. Bernardino and the demons

This is one of the many beautiful paintings that make the Church of San Bernardino an art jewel. The church was built during the XV century and it has a beautiful cloister completely paved with marble tombstones and plaques. 

Walking along the cloisters you can admire the paintings that, I guess, tell the story of San Bernardino from Siena. 

This one caught my attention: I think it celebrates the Saint that chases the demons out of town.