Celestial Contours
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Celestial Contours
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.
~G.K. Chesterton
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Switzerland has many fairytale cities; Luzern (Lucerne in French) is one, and its striking architecture is famous.
The spires of the Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche) stand tall amongst the clouds, both of which are architectural delights here. This baroque-styled church, located on the south bank of the Reuss River, is one of the first of its kind in the country. Dedicated to Francis Xavier, it was constructed in 1666 by Father Christoph Vogler (the first stone was laid on the feast of St. Francis Xavier, 3 December 1666) with architects from Italy and Austria.
The religious history is as tumultuous as the clouds: the Jesuits were expelled from Switzerland in December of 1847; then allowed back in 1973.
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My original image .... with layers of colours, some digital paintwork and a light texture for a painterly effect.
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đź’• Heartfelt Gratitude to New FAA Uploads for featuring this artwork
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May 4th, 2017
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Comments (34)
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations for this accomplishment! You may archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"
Slavica Stajic
Wonderful piece of artwork dear Connie! Beautiful warm colors and great processing, my best compliments!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good Morning, dear Slavica! Thank you so much for your amazing support! We have no rain today, I am pleased to report... soon I will be outdoors; happy day to you!;))
Michael Mirijan
This delightful picture is featured on the Master page of the “PHENOMENAL CLUB” group, and may it be known, that the author is a full member of that exceptional group. Hearty congratulations to the great artist.
Nigina Kanunova
I wish I could be there... what a magic and beautiful place, Connie! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Nigina, Luzern really is a magical place! Hopefully one day you will see it; thank you for visiting it here now :))
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