The church and the temple combined
The Church of Saint Mary of the Greeks in Agrigento captured during the #italiagrandsketchingtourÂ
This church is on the top of the list, together with the cathedral, of the things to see in Agrigento. It is a very small church, hidden in a side street, a sort of hidden treasure. I really enjoyed to visit this church. It is so full of history. Consider that the church is founded on a Greek temple, using the foundations and partially the walls and the column. Â In fact you can still see the remains underneath the church (on the left side).
I also particularly love remembering this day because I got to know the girl that works inside, an amazing person with which I connected deeply. I saw she was reading a book on Frida Kahlo and I started talking to her. It is incredible how easy it is to get to know people once you open up and you allow yourself to follow your curiosity and you let go of the fear of rejection. Sometimes I find it difficult to remember, but when I do it I realize how easy and fulfilling it is.
Title of the painting ‘Saint Mary of the Greeks In Agrigento’
This is a painting from the Italia Grand Sketching Tour Collection, a series of original ink and watercolor paintings done on location during my tour to discovery the marvelous Italian heritage. All paintings are also available as numbered and originally signed prints.
The painting is also featured in the book about my motorbike Italian tour. By acquiring this work you will get to know better Italy also thanks to a personalized story about this place that I will include in the package.
Painting information:
- Watercolor and ink on white paper
- Size 19 x 28.5 cm (7.5 x 11.2 inches)
- Shipped in a box
- Certificate of authenticity will be sent with the painting
