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Ferdinando Scianna
Porticello, Sicily, Italy
2001
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Ferdinando Scianna
Porticello, Sicily, Italy
2001
LA MADRE SANTISSIMA DEL LUME Porticello, Santa Flavia, Palermo, Sisilya, Italya
I look for the nuances when I see images. In this street art Madonna and Jesus, notice that both mother and child are holding sprigs of wheat. If you are paying attention, this exemplifies not only how important wheat is in Sicily, but also the ancient connection of this image of mother and child to Demeter (goddess of the grain) and Kore, from pre-Christian times. Our mother, whether depicted as the Virgin Mother or as an ancient Goddess of the grain - - gives us life and sustenance, and holds us. The message is timeless. This image is so beautiful for so many reasons. #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #madonnaandchild #streetart #porticello #Palermo #sicilytravel #italy #italia (at Porticello, Sicilia, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpI-NLQsbeK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Palermo da Monte Catalfano, Bagheria.
VAI A NAPOLI E NON FOTOGRAFI IL MARE? Ennò, non si fa.
Porticello, 20 jul. 2017
A walk to the lighthouse or "faro" at Capo Zafferano is a lovely short excursion. #experiencesicily #sicily #walkinginsicily #capozafferano #Bagheria #santaflavia #porticello #Palermo #sicilia #italia #italy (at Capo Zafferano) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoENdxUs-EA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=