The Wooden Altars
Wooden Altar of the Church of S. Maria delle Grazie
Among Frosolone's true gems, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie stands out, located in the lower part of town. Dating back to the 15th century and enlarged in 1533, the church houses an extraordinary 17th-century wooden altar, adorned with nine splendid Neapolitan Mannerist paintings, making it a true artistic gem.
Next to the church is the Capuchin Convent, built in 1580. The high altar, made entirely of carved and inlaid wood, represents a notable example of sacred art of the period.
The nine paintings, inserted in this grandiose wooden complex, depict:
Our Lady of Grace (in the center),
Saint John the Baptist,
A Holy Martyr,
Saint Francis of Assisi,
Saint Lawrence,
Saint John the Evangelist,
Saint Michael the Archangel,
A saint in priestly vestments,
and finally the Eternal Father.
At the back of the church you can also admire a suggestive wooden crucifix in an early Baroque style, also dating back to the seventeenth century.
Wooden Altar of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo
In the small Church of Sant'Angelo in Frosolone, a precious wooden altar made by Benedetto Brunetti in 1694 is preserved. The work was commissioned by Sister Chiara Rosa, as attested by the cartouche placed in the center of the frame, which bears the dedication:
“SOR CHIARA ROSA FOR HER DEVOTION 1694”.
An authentic example of late seventeenth-century sacred art, an expression of faith and popular devotion.