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Audio Guide Capuchin Convent and Church of Saint Francis
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Refectory with the Veronica by Strozzi
The vaulted refectory is one of the most significant rooms within Monterosso al Mare's Capuchin convent. It houses La Verónica, a notable work by the Genoese painter Bernardo Strozzi. This space ranks among the convent complex's most valuable artistic treasures, and the painting is consistently cited as one of the most important pieces within the entire conventual ensemble.
Historic Orchard, Vineyard and Lemon Grove
The historic orchard, vineyard and lemon house of the convent occupy terraced gardens on several levels above Colle di San Cristoforo, traditionally known as 'the friars' paradise'. Dating from the 17th century, this monastic agricultural system cultivated lemons and vines alongside vegetables and fruit trees. The tiered layout showcases how the friars made productive use of the steep terrain, creating what to visit offers genuine insight into period farming methods and rural life in Monterosso al Mare.
Crucifixión atribuida a Van Dyck
This 17th-century painting, housed within the convent church, is attributed to the celebrated Flemish painter Antoon van Dyck. The Crucifixion's authorship remains debated amongst scholars, however. Some art historians believe it was instead painted by an anonymous Ligurian artist of the same period who worked under van Dyck's direct influence and adopted his distinctive technique.
Wooden Choir and Altar
The wooden choir and altar in the presbytery of Chiesa di San Francesco exemplify the Capuchin aesthetic, emphasising simplicity and natural materials over decorative embellishment. These elements embody the Franciscan austerity that characterises the church's entire interior. What to see here reflects the order's deliberate rejection of ornament in favour of functional, unadorned wood—a defining feature of this modest, spiritual space in Monterosso al Mare.
- 1.Refectory with the Veronica by Strozzi
- 2.Historic Orchard, Vineyard and Lemon Grove
- 3.Crucifixión atribuida a Van Dyck
- 4.Wooden Choir and Altar
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