Recently I came across a particularly stunning carved altarpiece that is located within the diocese of Como. While I do not have a great deal of information about this particular altarpiece, I can tell you that it was carved in the year 1692 by G. Barberini, A. Radaelli and A. Cassina. Despite the lack of much in the way of additional information, it is more than worthwhile to share it with our readers.
Where the altarpiece really shines though is by means of a closer consideration of some of the sculptural, figurative details found upon it. Here are a few details for your enjoyment and edification.
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| The Blessed Virgin Mary |
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| St. Michael the Archangel |
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| St. Joseph |
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| Christ Resurrected |
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| A guardian angel |
While, symbolically and historically speaking, altars and their components are always best done in stone, there is little denying the particular beauty and appeal of high quality, carved altarpieces such as this.
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