Beauty, devotion and spirituality: the art and culture of the Oratorians of Saint Philip Neri

Abstract

"There is scant research on the art produced under the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, with the exception of a couple of general books focused primarily on major Oratorian art pieces. Therefore, this book of essays aims to discuss the art and culture produced by or associated with the Oratorians by providing a broad overview focused especially on rarely investigated issues. The authors focus on this very important artistic production, commonly forgotten when compared with other religious productions of art, by covering geographical areas spanning from Sri Lanka to Mexico, including Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Roman devotion to Saint Philip Neri : how the Oratory promoted sanctity through prints and celebrations / Valentina Emiliani -- Oratorian architecture in Spain during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries / José Antonio Díaz-Gómez -- True portraits of Saint Philip Neri and their circulation in New Spain / Erika B. González León.