045 THE JERUSALEM CHURCH…
DAY 4
Off the beaten tourist track in the Venice of the North – Bruges – stands a chapel, commonly known as the Jerusalem Church.
In the early part of the 15th century, the Italian Renaissance brought great benefits to Bruges, which saw the arrival of Florentine bankers like the Portinari family, the local representatives of the powerful de Medici family.
The Adornes prospered in their role of middlemen, as they traded in the wool from Scotland that arrived and which was enriched into the luxury products that were sold in the Italian cities.
It is why Bruges became known as the Venice of the North, even though it was largely ruled by merchants from Florence, not Venice.
With its increase in wealth and the new breeze that was the Renaissance blowing over the city’s canals, the Adornes family decided upon the construction of a new chapel in front of their home, to replace a wooden chapel that had become derelict.
A Papal Bull of Martinus V, dated May 12, 1427, detailed the pope’s consent.
Size-wise, the new construction would remain small: a nave with a central tomb, with a small crypt at ground level, with two steep stairs leading to the choir that was placed at a mezzanine level.
It is separated from the rest of the chapel with a metal separation and two oak wooden little doors, that have been dated to 1484.
Such two level chapels were quite common, although I have never seen it anywhere else. (info Philippe Coppens)
More of the other Brugge.
Have a wonderful day, filled with love and beauty, M, (*_*)
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045 THE JERUSALEM CHURCH…
DAY 4
Off the beaten tourist track in the Venice of the North – Bruges – stands a chapel, commonly known as the Jerusalem Church.
In the early part of the 15th century, the Italian Renaissance brought great benefits to Bruges, which saw the arrival of Florentine bankers like the Portinari family, the local representatives of the powerful de Medici family.
The Adornes prospered in their role of middlemen, as they traded in the wool from Scotland that arrived and which was enriched into the luxury products that were sold in the Italian cities.
It is why Bruges became known as the Venice of the North, even though it was largely ruled by merchants from Florence, not Venice.
With its increase in wealth and the new breeze that was the Renaissance blowing over the city’s canals, the Adornes family decided upon the construction of a new chapel in front of their home, to replace a wooden chapel that had become derelict.
A Papal Bull of Martinus V, dated May 12, 1427, detailed the pope’s consent.
Size-wise, the new construction would remain small: a nave with a central tomb, with a small crypt at ground level, with two steep stairs leading to the choir that was placed at a mezzanine level.
It is separated from the rest of the chapel with a metal separation and two oak wooden little doors, that have been dated to 1484.
Such two level chapels were quite common, although I have never seen it anywhere else. (info Philippe Coppens)
More of the other Brugge.
Have a wonderful day, filled with love and beauty, M, (*_*)
For more of my other work or if you want to PURCHASE (ONLY PLACE TO BUY MY IMAGES!), VIEW THE NEW PORTFOLIOS AND LATEST NEWS HERE on our website: www.indigo2photography.com
Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved