Started in 1605, it contains twelve statues created by Francesco Silva (1610) that tell the story of the meeting between Mary and her cousin Elisabeth. Zechariah, Joseph, a festive dog, a donkey and other characters, such as a blind violinist with his instrument, take part in the scene to recreate a familiar atmosphere for the pilgrims of the early seventeenth century. The frescoes, signed and dated 1624, with soft-coloured architecture and landscapes of Nordic inspiration, are the work of Giovanni Paolo Ghianda, Morazzone’s pupil.
