Conference in Vicenza (Italy)
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The resonance of history and art majestically intertwined last April 13, 2024 in the venerable Church of San Cajetan in Vicenza, Italy. Under the magnificent vault of this sacred place, an extraordinary conference was held on “The Iconography of St. Cajetan of Thiene in Art (1480-1547),” an in-depth and revealing exploration of the visual representation of this much venerated saint over the centuries.
Professor Francesco Caracciolo, an internationally recognized scholar of sacred art, was the expert guide on this journey through the centuries, unraveling the mysteries and meanings behind the images that have captured the essence of Saint Cajetan from the Renaissance to the post-Renaissance period. With passionate scholarship, Professor Caracciolo illustrated how the iconography of St. Cajetan evolved over time, reflecting the cultural, religious and artistic changes of each era.
But the conference was not only a feast for the mind, it was also a feast for the soul. Music, an essential component of the religious experience, was provided by the talented Maestro Giuseppe De Lorenzo. His compositions, carefully selected to complement Professor Caracciolo’s reflections, enveloped the atmosphere in a heavenly serenity, elevating the experience to a transcendental plane.
This momentous event could not have come at a more opportune time, as it falls within the framework of the Theatine Jubilee Year, a period of celebration and reflection in preparation for the upcoming 500th anniversary of the founding of the Order of Clerics Regular Theatines. In this time of commemoration, the conference on the iconography of St. Cajetan of Thiene served as an eloquent reminder of the rich spiritual and artistic heritage that this order has bequeathed to the world over the centuries.
Thus, in the majesty of the Church of St. Cajetan in Vicenza, the conference fused past and present, art and faith, to offer a unique experience that will resonate in the hearts and minds of attendees long after the last notes of music have faded into eternity.
