Komaskų mokyklos atspindžiai XVII a. antros pusės Lietuvos stiuko lipdyboje : nauji tyrinėjimų aspektai

Abstract

In the context of the Lithuanian cultural heritage the stucco models created in the 2nd half of the 17 th - 18 th centuries take a special place. The high artistic level of modeling mostly determined the fact that the Baroque temples of the 17 th century – Vilnius Lateran Canons St. Apostles Peter and Paul’s, Trinitarian Church of the Saviour, Vilnius Cathedral St. Casimir Chapel, Pažaislis Camaldolese Monastery ensemble – appeared in the ranks of the most impressive buildings both in Lithuania and all the Middle–Eastern Europe. The common traits of these buildings is the fact that architecture, sculpture and modeling was created by masters coming from Lake Lugano and Mendrisiotto. Only three stucco modelers – Giovanni Pietro Perti (1648 - 1714), Giovanni Maria Galli (date of birth and death unknown) and Giovanni Maria Merli (1631 - 1707) are known from them – however, in Lithuania they left impressive traces, neither before nor after that the mastership of such high level in this sphere of art has been repeated. In the article it is attempted to understand according to what traits we recognize the stucco modeling school of Prealpine Lake Artists (Artisti dei Laghi) and in what way it is reflected in Lithuanian stucco modeling of the 17 th century. In generalizing the stucco modeling of the Prealpine Lake Masters it is important to emphasize several principal tendencies which are naturally reflected in Lithuania as well: first of all, the exclusive attention towards the classical ornamentation of architecture which is developed very consistently, arranged both into the entablature, arc, window rims and the framings of wall mural paintings, pilasters. The tune of classical elements creates the impression of harmony and musicality. This part splendidly suits with the innovations of Baroque origin.[...]