The Basilica of St Bernardino all'Osservanza

Lost Treasures of the Observance

  • The first work performed for the Observance dates back to Saint Bernardino, who commissioned a painting on board on a subject dear to him - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, similar to the one at the Antiporto di Camollia. Bernardino was particularly fascinated by this image and from an early age he had spent long hours in contemplation in front of it. Sadly, the panel painted by Stefano di . . .