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The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir
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The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir
The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir. Mural painting by Michelangelo Palloni at the Chapel of Saint Casimir of the Vilnius C, 1847. Private Collection
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Album Wilenskie Deroy Isidore Laurent 1793 1886 Lithuania Vilnius Vilnius Cathedral
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This print captures the solemn moment of "The opening of the coffin of St. Casimir" in all its historical significance. Painted by Michelangelo Palloni, this mural artwork adorns the Chapel of Saint Casimir in Vilnius Cathedral, Lithuania. The image showcases a scene filled with reverence and awe as the lid is lifted from St. Casimir's final resting place. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings forth a sense of realism, allowing viewers to almost hear the hushed whispers and feel the weighty atmosphere within the chapel. St. Casimir, known as Saint Casimir Jagiellon, was a revered figure in Lithuanian history and Catholicism. His remains were enshrined in Vilnius Cathedral after his death in 1484 at just 25 years old. This lithograph beautifully commemorates an important event that occurred over three centuries later - the opening of his coffin for veneration purposes. With neoclassical influences evident throughout Palloni's work, this piece seamlessly combines religious devotion with artistic mastery. The watercolor-like hues add depth and softness to every brushstroke, enhancing our connection to this significant moment frozen in time. Preserved within a private collection today, this rare photograph print allows us to appreciate not only Palloni's talent but also pay homage to St. Casimir's enduring legacy as a symbol of faith and inspiration for generations past and present
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