Eremo di San Girolamo, a photo from Viterbo, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Hermitage of San Girolamo - Vetralla (VT)

It is located on the slopes of Mount Fogliano, in the thick of a beautiful and centuries-old beech forest (Sant'Angelo wood), it was almost entirely excavated in the living rock, with the help of paid laborers, by a certain friar Girolamo Gabrielli, scion of a wealthy Sienese family, who in the first half of the 16th century decided to retire to this area of Tuscia to dedicate their life to meditation and prayer.
About two years later, in 1527, the lansquenets headed to Rome to sack it and capture Pope Clement VII on behalf of Emperor Charles V, stopped at the hermitage of San Girolamo, destroying it and beating the poor friar who saved his life. he returned to Siena, leaving all his belongings to the poor.
The hermitage was rebuilt by a fellow citizen of Girolamo, Fra 'Marcantonio, while sources attest to its existence until 1628.
Nearby is the convent of Sant’Angelo, its first nucleus was constituted, in the seventh century by the Oratory of San Michele, built by the Lombards, then it became a Benedictine monastery dependent on the Abbey of Farfa.
To learn more https://www.iluoghidelsilenzio.it/eremo-di-san-girolamo-vetralla-vt/

pierrefonds, Fis2, aliabazari, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, jhm, mcmtanyel ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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mkamionka (74481) 2022-03-19 12:54

Ciao Silvio,
the rough walls make such an incredible effect. I have seen one Gothic church in Krakow which has very rouch walls and a gold presbythery. As if clearly indicating which part is eartly and which is for the God from heaven.
Here the warm light in the centre well indicates the centre of attention.
Excellent capture,
M

Tue (92402) 2022-03-19 12:54

Hello Silvio,
The light condition were quite challenging here, but you did an excellent job. The details are very clear and sharp here. Well done.
Lars

holmertz (102732) 2022-03-19 13:10

Hello Silvio,
The illuminated altar inside the cave creates a strong atmosphere. The chairs in the foreground indicate this is a place where people come for contemplation, and I understand that this place touches their hearts. You managed the light very well.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (139298) 2022-03-19 13:16

Ciao Silvio,inquadratura eccellente, anche perche' sulla sinistra ci sono le sedie uguali a quelle che ho nel bar...eheh...qui c'e' vita ed è ben conservato,qualita' eccellente. Buona Domenica,Luciano

emka (158198) 2022-03-19 14:17

Ciao Silvio, Another interesting chapel hewn in the rock. But this time we see it is still used.

Best regards MAlgo

Fis2 (170807) 2022-03-19 15:22

Witaj Silvio!
A very interesting place.
The hermitage makes impression.
Good POV, colors and light.
Nice presentation.
Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114494) 2022-03-19 15:49

Hi Silvio,

Le sujet est bien cadré. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de l'Ermitage de San Girolamo. La lumière donne un bon rendu aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

ifege (48135) 2022-03-19 21:27

Hi Silvio
A good photo of a very cute cave chapel.
cheers
Ian

aliabazari (22233) 2022-03-19 22:50

Hello Silvio
Beautiful view of this tomb. Clarity and exposure done well.

COSTANTINO (116542) 2022-03-20 0:19

Hello my dearest friend
and have a nice Sunday
impressive photo with this
small church
Lets pray for all of us,for our souls
for the war in Ukrania...
I hate the war
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147184) 2022-03-20 0:21

Hi Silvio,
interesting hermitage well presented, good photo with a well managed light capture, good rendering between shadows and light, tfs.

pajaran (115941) 2022-03-21 0:06

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo obelezje, dobro poazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lep Hermitage of San Girolamo.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

foxy (3461) 2022-03-21 6:07

Hello Silvio,
A place I would like to go ... just to find peace and solitude.
The gate is like inviting me to look further inside with the warm heavenly glow. Truly sensational feel to it.
It's simple and beautiful cave chapel.
Tfs,
Loong

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-03-21 7:20

Hi Silvio
A most interesting pre-narrative supported by what can only be described as an atmospheric and legend here I think. You have captured it nicely with good use of the local stone colour scheme, pleasantly exposed and detailed to utmost makes you want to explore. Excellent shot
Best regards

jmdias (115208) 2022-03-24 11:43

silvio

curious little artificial cave built as a chapel. the frame with lights around the Jesus created a special light effect. TFS.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68569) 2022-04-14 21:55

Hello Silvio,
I am not quite sure what a hermitage is, but it looks like an ancient venerated place.
Regards,
MT