I thought you might enjoy a few details of the insides of The White Dove, Mission San Xavier del Baca, that I highlighted in yesterday’s post. So without further ado, let’s start looking a bit closer.
I like the brightly colored border that you can see beneath the well-worn carving. It adds a feeling of brightness and joy. Church should be a place filled with joy and light. In the Southwest, where we have lots of sunshine and many interiors have lots of white, the color is a perfect contrast and keeps the whiteness from being overwhelming. Outside it doesn’t matter. The blue sky makes the white building stand out.
More border and an attractively shaped border surrounding this statue, which has it’s own niche. The depth creates interest.
I really enjoyed the designs on the ceiling. At first glance, they appear almost childish but after looking more closely, some at least reminded me of some Grecian designs.
Again, there’s a colorful border with interesting shapes and lovely details but not an over-abundance. I like the simplicity. it’s not too busy.
Finally, I imagine you don’t normally imagine angels wearing this sort of outfit but after all, you’re in the Southwest United States. I think the decorations and designs should reflect the area where you find them.
Thanks for spending a bit more time enjoying the treasure that is The White Dove and I hope you’re also having a wonderful day!
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Beautiful picture of the church. The angel’s dress is unique.I haven’t seen these kind anywhere else. Thank you for sharing this.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Smitha. I hope you took time on Monday to do a virtual 360 degree visit via the link I posted. It gives you a chance to appreciate the glory of the entire church interior and only takes a minute.
I’ll check that out. Thank you for letting me know.
Yep that is a bit of a raunchy angel. Never seen a pin-up angel eiuther
I don’t think it’s raunchy but much more human in appearance than are many representations of angels.
The Betty Boop pin-up style polka dot dress is rather unangel like
True, but I didn’t get a raunchy feeling but maybe more of a Spanish-Southwest vibe.
Interesting angles.
Love the narration.
Thank you.
My pleasure and thanks for the comment as well as visiting. Comments are the best. 😉
You are welcome, my friend.
And it brings immense pleasure if we are able to comment despite our busy schedules and share our thoughts on the post and also on the images.
Interesting photos and details. I’m not at all religious but I do love the architecture and relics of churches. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad you enjoyed it artistically even if not religiously, Julie.
Definitely a case of “if walls could talk”… These art pieces have definitely seen some history.
Wouldn’t it be interesting if the walls could show the history that they’ve seen, like a movie?!
It’s beautiful and so many of the colors are still vibrant. The angel is pretty unique!
There’s a definite Southwest vibe to this beautiful church, the surrounding buildings, and landscaping.
This image of this Church caught. attention. Thanks for sharing your writing. Anita
Thanks for visiting, Anita.
Nice to see the local “culture” reflected in their place of worship!
That’s what I thought.
Great to have a closer look, Janet. I especially like that first angel, and the ceiling.
It was an interesting mix of relatively simple and then in the sanctuary, the full-on ornamentation.
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