The construction of l'eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption began in 1764 and was completed in 1772. The style of the facade was influenced by neo-classicism and decorated with monumental pilasters. Its architect, Antonio Spinelli, contrasted the outside with its interior which is decorated with cornices and trompe l'oeil paintings producing a dramatic effect proper to the baroque style.
What a gorgeous yellow color, too. Do you know if that is the color it has always been painted?
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Jilly.
Good question Laurie. I LOVE this church and would love to walk inside and see. May we???? The color is spectacular. When I opened the photo I gasped. Well I do that almost every morning with your photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely church! Love the colour! Also fancy le trompe l'oeil on the previous photo.
ReplyDeleteI find the photo with the red pot having the succulent plant so mediterranean!
Laurie
ReplyDeletethe short answer is I don't really know although I've spoken to a couple of people who think it has probably always been this ochre colour. But truly I don't know.
Thanks for lovely comments. Tomorrow - we see the altar.
Yes there are many styles influence there but I love its clean design :-)
ReplyDeleteJilly, this is a lovely facade. I also like the vase with the with the succulents. Beautiful works of art, large and small.
ReplyDeleteI find the architecture surprisingly simple. It has sharp, clean lines...not what I'd expect in Monte Carlo. Or am I a victim of stereotypes?
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