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Candle Church Candle Collection

In the dimly lit interior of the Inferior Church of the Cathedral of Città di Castello, near Perugia, flickering candle flames cast a soft glow upon the ancient walls

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel

The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel
3570551 The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Jerusalem, Israel 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: III - XIX secc)

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: A dense crowd of Americans on pilgrimage for the Jubilee of Saint Paul

A dense crowd of Americans on pilgrimage for the Jubilee of Saint Paul
3569994 A dense crowd of Americans on pilgrimage for the Jubilee of Saint Paul by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1950 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Stereoscopic photography showing a man reading the newspaper

Stereoscopic photography showing a man reading the newspaper. Date of Photograph:1867

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Pope Pius II during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Pius II during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica State of the Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The Sistine Chapel prepared for the Conclave for the election of a new pope

The Sistine Chapel prepared for the Conclave for the election of a new pope State of the Vatican City Sistine Chapel Chapel Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Choir and chapel in the Church of SS. Annunziata, Florence

Choir and chapel in the Church of SS. Annunziata, Florence Bologna Church of SS. Annunziata Chapel Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Member of the Congregation of San Francesco, Naples

Member of the Congregation of San Francesco, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: One of the rooms of the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. Bones and whole skeletons of the Capuchin

One of the rooms of the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. Bones and whole skeletons of the Capuchin friars have been placed along the walls. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: One of the rooms in the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. The walls are covered

One of the rooms in the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. The walls are covered and decorated with the bones of the Capuchin friars

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Detail of the Inferior Church of the Cathedral of Citt di Castello, near Perugia

Detail of the Inferior Church of the Cathedral of Citt di Castello, near Perugia Citta di Castello Cathedral, Inferior Church Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Candles inside a church

Candles inside a church Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Greeting card written in candle light. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi

Greeting card written in candle light. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1941

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel

The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel Israel Jerusalem Church, Sanctuary Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Burning candles in a church in Florence

Burning candles in a church in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:12/1961

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Elderly woman at the entrance of a church in the historic center of Florence

Elderly woman at the entrance of a church in the historic center of Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:03/1962

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Candles decorated with bows

Candles decorated with bows Tuscany. Date of Photograph:04/1962

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Seller of candles decorated with bows

Seller of candles decorated with bows Tuscany. Date of Photograph:04/1962

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: 'The piety of the faithful': candles for sale near the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua

"The piety of the faithful": candles for sale near the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua Padua. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Barred tomb containing the corpse of St. Francis. The urn is in the Crypt of the Lower Church of

Barred tomb containing the corpse of St. Francis. The urn is in the Crypt of the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Candles, candlesticks and a hourglass placed inside a cabinet

Candles, candlesticks and a hourglass placed inside a cabinet. Trompe-l'oeil work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, section of the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Candlestick for the Paschal candle, at the Cathedral of Saints John and Paul in Ferentino

Candlestick for the Paschal candle, at the Cathedral of Saints John and Paul in Ferentino. The Cosmatesque stone candlestick consists of a spiral column upon which rests the candle holder

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The High Altar in the Santa Maria in Gradi Church, in Arezzo

The High Altar in the Santa Maria in Gradi Church, in Arezzo. Arezzo Santa Maria in Gradi Church Altar Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The interior of the church of Santa Maria in Gradi, in Arezzo. The church, built in the 11th century

The interior of the church of Santa Maria in Gradi, in Arezzo. The church, built in the 11th century, owes its current manneristic features to Bartolomeo Ammannati's renovation Arezzo Church of

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: A vessel, a candelabrum and two jugs, one with fleur-de-lis, in a cabinet

A vessel, a candelabrum and two jugs, one with fleur-de-lis, in a cabinet. Inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Pyramid-shaped bronze candelabrum, by Annibale Fontana, in the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia

Pyramid-shaped bronze candelabrum, by Annibale Fontana, in the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia Certosa di Pavia High Relief Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Study for the main altar of the cathedral of Siena. Drawing by Baldassarre Peruzzi

Study for the main altar of the cathedral of Siena. Drawing by Baldassarre Peruzzi, in the Royal Library of Turin Turin Royal Palace Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Charity, particular of the bronze candelabrum of Annibale Fontana, Certosa of Pavia

Charity, particular of the bronze candelabrum of Annibale Fontana, Certosa of Pavia Certosa di Pavia High Relief Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Marble altar made from a design by Antonio da Sangallo, in the Church of Santa Maria delle

Marble altar made from a design by Antonio da Sangallo, in the Church of Santa Maria delle Carceri, Prato Prato Church of Santa Maria delle Carceri Altar Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Transversal view of the lower church from the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo

Transversal view of the lower church from the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo Arezzo San Francesco, lower church Crypt Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The Lower Church from the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo

The Lower Church from the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo Arezzo San Francesco, lower church Crypt Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:09/01/1962

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: The Cappella dell'Assunzione (Chapel of the Assumption), in the cathedral of Santa Maria Capua

The Cappella dell'Assunzione (Chapel of the Assumption), in the cathedral of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, near Caserta, Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere Cathedral Chapel Baroque

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Interior of the Church of San Paolo Maggiore in Naples

Interior of the Church of San Paolo Maggiore in Naples Naples San Paolo Maggiore Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageCandle Church Candle Collection: Detail of the smaller nave on the right side of the interior of the Church of San Paolo Maggiore

Detail of the smaller nave on the right side of the interior of the Church of San Paolo Maggiore in Naples Naples San Paolo Maggiore, interior Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance



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In the dimly lit interior of the Inferior Church of the Cathedral of Città di Castello, near Perugia, flickering candle flames cast a soft glow upon the ancient walls. The candles inside this sacred space create an ethereal ambiance, illuminating the path for worshippers seeking solace and guidance. A greeting card written in candlelight captures a moment frozen in time - a postcard sent by a photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi. The delicate strokes of light dance across the paper, conveying warmth and affection through their gentle flickers. Far away from Italy's borders, within Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre lies an awe-inspiring sight - an aedicula adorned with burning candles. These small flames symbolize faith and devotion as they illuminate this holy place where Jesus was laid to rest centuries ago. In Florence's grand churches, burning candles serve as beacons of hope amidst ornate altars and intricate frescoes. An elderly woman stands at the entrance of one such church in Florence's historic center, her weathered face reflecting years spent seeking solace within these hallowed walls. Candles decorated with bows add a touch of elegance to religious ceremonies and celebrations. A seller proudly displays his creations outside St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua, inviting passersby to embrace piety through these beautifully adorned symbols of faith. Deep beneath Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis rests a barred tomb containing his mortal remains. Within this crypt lies not only history but also reverence; candles burn nearby as testament to St. Francis' enduring legacy and spiritual influence on countless lives. Within Siena Cathedral’s choir stalls resides Fra' Giovanni da Verona’s trompe-l'oeil masterpiece - a cabinet housing candles, candlesticks, and even an hourglass. This optical illusion transports visitors into another world where art seamlessly blends reality with imagination. At Ferentino’s Cathedral of Saints John and Paul, a Cosmatesque stone candlestick stands tall.