Glass painting

Glass painting dates back to the end of 17th century and the first decades of 19th century. As a popular art form, it developed all over Europe almost at the same time. The paintings that largely depict religious iconography are tempera made and acquire a particular transparency and brightness.

In Sicily the traditional, stereotyped iconography is given a new dimension by glass painting by means of realistic elements of everyday life. Our Ladies and virgins pick up spikes and cook bean soups; thanks to miracle events, saints defend from plague, diseases and famines and protect the field and craft working.

Very bright colors and detailed decorations make the Sicilian glass painting more genuine and direct as compared to other countries.