The “Battle of Lepanto” by Tomasso Dolabella From the Rosary Chapel in the Former Dominican Church in Poznań Cover Image

„Bitwa pod Lepanto” Tomasza Dolabelli z Kaplicy Różańcowej przy kościele podominikańskim w Poznaniu
The “Battle of Lepanto” by Tomasso Dolabella From the Rosary Chapel in the Former Dominican Church in Poznań

Author(s): Aleksander Stankiewicz
Subject(s): History
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: Tomasso Dolabella; battle of Lepanto; Italian painting; Salus Populi Romani; counter-reformation;

Summary/Abstract: The Article deals with the circumstances of ordering in 1632 the painting “The Battle of Lepanto” with the painter Tomasso Dolabella. This work has so far received numerous references in the literature, but the proposals for its interpretation have aroused discussion among researchers. The painting was originally exposed in the rosary chapel next to the former Dominican church in Poznań, where it was part of an ideological program, referring to the cult of Our Lady of the Snows and Saint Jack. The Foundation of the Rosary Brotherhood was part of the tradition of commemorating the Battle of Lepanto, which was considered a victory thanks to the intercession of the Mother of God.

  • Issue Year: 41/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 141-158
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish