The Oratorio di Sant'Anna in Poschiavo dates back to 1439 and was transformed into a chapel in 1732. In 1903, its loggia was converted into an ossuary.
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - exterior
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - ossuary
The interior contains 18th and 19th century stuccoes and paintings. The altar dates from 1740. The paintings in the nave cupola are by Lorenzo Piccioli and were finished in 1760.
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - altar
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - ceiling painting by Lorenzo Piccioli
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - ceiling painting by Lorenzo Piccioli
The painting on the choir vault ceiling, showing the parts of the world, is by Carlo Peirani and was completed in 1810.
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - ceiling painting by by Carlo Peirani
Oratorio di Sant'Anna - ceiling painting by by Carlo Peirani
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