Religion and sensuality in the work of Giacomo Serpotta

Religion and Sensuality in the Work of Giacomo Serpotta (1656-1732)

Giacomo Serpotta was the leading Sicilian sculptor of the late Baroque art in Palermo. This incrediby talented artist contributed significantly to the development of the European artistic tradition. Neglected for too long by art historians, the significance of his work was recently reappraised by the British scholars Antony Blunt and Donald Garstang. Serpotta’s sculptures are absent from museums; they are to be admired in some of Palermo’s most important churches and oratories. This Palermo tour will enable you to discover the work of this maestro while developing a better understanding of and appreciation for different aspects of Sicilian artistic and cultural traditions.

: Portrait of Giacomo Serpotta

: Oratory of St. Cita

: Personification of Fortitude, Oratory of St. Domenico

: Oratory of St. Cita, detail of the stuccos

: Personification of Kindness, Church of St. Francesco d'Assisi

Itinerary:

–Meeting in front of the Church of S. Francesco d’Assisi in Piazza S. Francesco
– Guided visit of the Church of S. Francesco d’Assisi
– Guided visit of the Oratory of St Lorenzo
– Guided visit of the Oratory of S. Cita
– Guided visit of the Oratory of S. Domenico

Rates:*

Number of participants	Prices per participant in euros
5-10	40.00
4	50.00
3	60.00
2	80.00
1	160.00

*You will need to purchase your entrance ticket to the oratories separately (€ 6.00)

Contact us to book your private group tour. We will let you know about our availabilities and answer any questions you may have.