The "portal of the dragon" in Como

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The "portal of the dragon" in Como sent on October 09, 2021 (12:51) by Enrico De Capitani. 71 comments, 2958 views.

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Il "portale del drago" (XI-XII sec.) sul lato orientale della basilica di S. Fedele a Como. Il portale è costituito da due montanti istoriati in marmo di Musso di diversa ampiezza (quello di dx probabilmente limitato da un edificio preesistente) e presenta, al posto dell'usuale chiusura ad arco curvo, un timpano cuspidato, sulla cui chiave una sirena senza testa apre le sue due code. La cuspide è marcata da una cornice modanata e da una serie di archetti pensili in pietra di Musso. I lati del timpano evidenziano una fascia di arenaria gialla. Ne risulta un notevole gioco cromatico restituito dalle recenti puliture. La figura in basso, nel mintante sx, sotto l'arco a tutto sesto che significa la protezione divina, rappresenta probabilmente Daniele nella fossa dei leoni; sopra l'arco di Daniele un angelo e, forse, Enoch che riceve dall'angelo il cibo per Daniele. Poi, in un intreccio vegetale, il drago ed altri draghi e bestie che si azzannano e si artigliano e, sul montante dx una caccia, insomma un'intricata birbonaia che mette in scena quelle lotte che fan della natura una matrigna e, in figura, della vita umana, nell'intimo e nella convivenza, un gran casino. Insomma, nell'immagine i nostri antichi ci dicono che fuori dalla protezione divina c'è una foresta oscura e se la dritta via l'è smarrita e ci si trova sull'orlo del nulla e del caos, c'è un arco di salvezza ed un varco per la vita. Guardando questa porta mi son ricordato del vertiginoso libro di Tolstoj, "La confessione". #chiese #romanico #ArchitetturaRomanica #scultura

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Bennyumbo

sent on October 09, 2021 (13:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Discoverer of masterpieces .... congratulations Enrico

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 09, 2021 (14:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Benny!

Angelo.s

sent on October 09, 2021 (15:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Unusual portal, very interesting also the presentation. Greetings

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 09, 2021 (15:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Angelo!

Pier Ca

sent on October 09, 2021 (19:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Well composed and excellent explanation

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 09, 2021 (19:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Pier Cà, Good weekend!

Simoneperi1967

sent on October 10, 2021 (17:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Decisive portal and safe haven

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 10, 2021 (18:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Simone!

Dvittorio

sent on October 10, 2021 (21:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot
Vittorio

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 10, 2021 (22:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Vittorio!

Andreasettimoquarto

sent on October 11, 2021 (13:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful caption, nice glimpse ..
Se you decide to sell Sigma tomorrow, give me a whistle..
A greeting..
Andrea ;-)

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 11, 2021 (14:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Andrea!
I will take into account your request although I believe that my foveon system will remain unchanged until the eventual release of a foveon ff.

Jeant

sent on October 11, 2021 (15:47)

Splendid picture ''door'' and shot..my friend..bye Jean.. Sorriso

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 11, 2021 (15:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Jean!

Diodato Campagna

sent on October 11, 2021 (18:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

To applause!!!
Compliments ;-)

Oleg Tsapko

sent on October 11, 2021 (18:52) | This comment has been translated

Excellent!

Pinitti

sent on October 11, 2021 (18:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Well taken and described, great shot, hello.

Ciriaco Capobianco

sent on October 11, 2021 (20:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A nice shot and an interesting caption, a greeting.

Enrico De Capitani

sent on October 11, 2021 (20:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Ciriaco!

Jooferr

sent on October 12, 2021 (13:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

How beautiful these details, bravo.
Gianni :-)

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