Summary
The cemetery church holds sculptures of the Madonna and Child and saints attributed to the workshop of Nikola Firentinac, an 18th-century wrought-iron screen and stone grave slabs from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The description of the artworks and grave slabs is based on a local account of the pilgrimage route.
History and purpose
The church known as Gospa Miraška stands in the cemetery in Gornji Humac. It is important as a religious complex within the cemetery and as a guardian of several layers of the island’s artistic heritage.
Structure and traces of the past
The main altar holds sculptures of the Madonna and Child, St John the Baptist and St Peter, attributed to the workshop of Nikola Firentinac. A monumental 18th-century wrought-iron screen separates the sanctuary from the nave, while stone grave slabs from the 15th and 16th centuries stand in front of the church.
Access and visiting
The church stands in a cemetery. Be considerate during your visit and check in advance whether the interior is accessible.
