Maybe the oldest church in Italy (for 3d Classics) by DocMikeB
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Just 5 miles from Pisa, in Tuscany, there is an old and suggestive church, called "St Peter".
The building you can see today is a beautiful romanic temple of the XI Century, built over an older church of the VIII century.
But this place is important because probably was the first church on the ground of Italy.
In this area was a small sea port and according to a medieval tradion, the Apostle Peter reached the Italy disembarking here in the year 42-43, under the reign of the Emperor Claudius.
And here he celebrated the first Mass on a small altar, with few disciples.
(The Apostle was killed under the reign of Nero, in the year 64).
For long time the historians believed it was only a legend and thought the Apostle reached the Italy some years later disembarking in Ostia's harbor, near Rome.
But recently the archeological excavations discovered a Roman Domus used as a church in the first years of the Christian Era.
So the medieval tradition, probably, was true or at least very closer to the truth.
There was also 1200's bell tower, but unfortunately in the 2nd World War it was destroyed.
I want to dedicate this XMas image to 3D Classics because he's a teacher as me and he loves the historical images.
Greetings and best wishes to all the friends(Pupino, Pixelmeister, Decadence, Evilsasha, Abuhya, Daramski, Hendesse, Odessey, Atom, DennisReed and all the others, sorry if forgotten someone).
An HUGE and SPECIAL BLESSING to KROUSER and COUNTESSA JAY, my family here on RRosity.
By the way... this church is important for me because my parents had their wedding here in the year 1979!
Comments (55)
nfrocer
Wow, excellent work!
stevey3d
Superb model and textures! Photographic Quality!! 5++
amlondono
EXCELLENT ! Ana
DennisReed
Stunning capture! Merry Christmas! :)
Hendesse
Looks incredible, photorealistic indeed. Excellent work!!
countessa_jay
now this is a sweet building, history has a way of showing beauty. And that is beauty. i hope the building stands for another 300 years. merry christmas bro and :P.
Thelby
Very Stylish and such a Beautiful Construct!!! You did a Wonderful job modeling this Church!!!
lwperkins Online Now!
The texturing is so perfect, as is the lighting--what a lovely project!
Denys234
Excellent work!!
krouser
thank you my Brother. many blessings and much love to you. merry christmas the church is beautiful and your capture of it is amazing! and tis wonderful news to hear this is the place your parents got married. thank you for sharing this part of your history with us. A+ 5
3DClassics123456
Very interesting building! The basilical plan and the global shape are very similar to the oldest church in Cosica, called "La Canonica", near Bastia ( same century ). I don't know why, but I tnink that these first romanic churches are far more near the primitive religious spirit than the gothic cathedrals...Maybe the lack of humility and the vain-glorious spirit for these last buildings? I'm proud that you dedicated this church for me! Thanks and let you create other beautiful historic picture during a log time! Alain
jhapixelato
wow, great modeling.
koosievantutte
fine historic image.
chimera46
Wow, nice place to have a wedding! Excellent work on this one, Merry Christmas as well.
huenersh
A real piece of 3d-art. Hard to say it's not a B/W photo!
pixelmeister
Very great work!
ElOstaz
very good work ...i love it.well done 5++++
Daramski
Fantastic modeling and textures, great photorealism, very nice render!!
decadence
This is a model? Honestly the color images look like photos. This has got to be one of the most amazing realistic looking images I've seen. The texturing is simply outstanding as is your model making skills. I'm amazed! Best wishes to you as well and I hope you have a happy & creative New Year!!
yoyo_3d
the modelling the texturing the lighting! it's perfect
Odessey
Hello Doc , Just have to say how much your modeling and mat skills have gotten this looks just fantastic !
Lucterios
Great and very original Christmas image ! Bravo (and thanks for the infos too...)
jocko500
wonderful photos of this old place.
abuyhia
very cool!
2Loose2Trek
Superb modeling ... and thank you for the historical information. I can see why this church would have a special significance to you. Well done!
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous modeling!
Richardphotos
exceptional modeling and accuracy in the masonry
bobbystahr
I am in awe of your modeling...this is a stunning recreation of a real life object.. ...
ulissescandreva
perfect! Well realistic!
Fidelity2
Superb. 5+.