"The light of Michelangelo": in a video the recent studies that are deepening the architectural and sculptural project of the "Tomb of Julius II", a sepulchral monument created by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, in Rome, at the center of which is find the famous statue of Moses.
On the eve of Easter, the Ministry of Culture launches the premiere of the film on its YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/I_kE9PXCNho) and on all social networks, entirely created by the Press and Communication Office of the Ministry.
Through a timelapse, the movement of natural light on the sculptural group is shown which, according to recent research, was used by Michelangelo himself to create a surprising visual phenomenon that surpasses modern special effects.
During the sunsets of the spring equinox, to which the Easter festival is linked, the sun's rays pass through the windows of the facade and a very narrow passage between the columns of the nave of the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli and illuminate the work with a play of light that, minute by minute, theatrically lights up some fundamental elements of the sculptural group and strengthens its spiritual significance.
"Spectacular images that show the richness of the Italian cultural heritage which after centuries still manages to amaze with new interesting readings. The study of the relationship between art and light is enriched and offers new interesting readings on Michelangelo's works" declares the Minister of Culture , Dario Franceschini.
In addition to the video on the phenomenon of light of one of the greatest Renaissance masterpieces, the social channels of the Mic - YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - publish a video interview with Antonio Forcellino, architect, art historian and restorer who, in past years , he oversaw the restoration of the Mosé and which in these days is carrying out a cleaning operation of the work under the protection of the Special Superintendency of Rome, directed by Dr. Daniela Porro.