::::*Very interesting indeed. My very first thought was one of Wren's city churches in London.  It could not be more different to the church of S. Filippo Neri (which Blunt says is his only church - told you the man was no good) That has a barrel vault too, but gilded there, and huge great polished marble columns with corinthian capitals etc. - trompe l'oeuille (I can never spell that) theatre boxes etc.  I've just dug out "World Architecture" no interiors of the city churches, but St. Paul's has those same double pilasters between the arches.  Also don't laugh have you seen (I think its Hawksmoor's not Vanbrugh's)  library at Blenheim.  Similar pilasters between the arched windows, same miniature clerestory above a similar entablature.    What do you think of the images on Sic Bar, I found them orphaned on Commons - it was like Christmas!  I shall think about this all afternoon, I'm taken with the Blenheim idea so look forward to hearing your views.  My view we are still in Baroque, but English.  But the man is supposed to be Neoclassical by then. However. I've finished my sandwich so must return to remunerated employment.Nice edits by the way thanks.  |