Renaissance Devotion and the «Volto Santo» of Lucca

Tipologia: 
Bibliografia studi
Autore: 
Fishburne, James
Livello Bibliografico: 
Articolo in rivista
Fa parte di: 
Comitatus. A Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Numero: 
41
Editore: 
Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Luogo di Edizione: 
Los Angeles
Anno: 
2010
Pagine: 
149-66
Illustrazioni: 
4
Abstract: 

The A. discusses the historical background of the installation of a monumental wooden crucifix (the «Volto Santo») in the cathedral of San Martino at Lucca in 1484. Specific connections to liturgical celebrations of baptism, the Eucharist and the Holy Sepulchre are discussed in detail. More speculative discussion addresses possible links to the rising popularity of pilgrimage in the late Middle Ages. (www.mirabileweb.it)