In the iconographical program of the Basilica of The Blessed Virgin Mary‘s Birth of Šiluva the main three interlacing themes are developed: Mother of God who gave the birth to the Saviour, Jesus Christ who established the Church and the Church. These three themes are also supplemented by other subjects from Old and New Testaments whish are important for whole iconographical program. The essence of the church interior decoration consists of three altars ensemble, which is located in the space of presbytery and side naves, four altars by pillars, pulpit and baptistery and also loft stand in the space of central nave. The iconographical program of this church is realized of the sculptor brother jesuit Tomas Podgaiskis. The iconographical program, realised by stucco in the sculptural compositions, contains dramatization, beautiful visual effects, baroque dash which matches with seriousness of Classicism. (Laima Šinkūnaitė, PhD).
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