Chiesa di Ognissanti (Ognissanti Church-Museum: "Crucifix" and "Last Supper" fresco), Florence
Originally constructed in the 13th century, the Ognissanti 鈥� or "All Saints" 鈥� church held significant ties to the Vespucci family. Notably, one of its esteemed members, the 15th-century explorer Amerigo, who bestowed his name upon the Americas, is immortalized in a fresco by Ghirlandaio located in the second chapel on the right. However, the true centerpiece of this sacred sanctuary lies in Giotto's wondrous "Crucifix", a captivating painting on wood whose recent restoration has unveiled a breathtaking array of brilliant colors.
Within the walls of Ognissanti lies the final resting place of the renowned Early Renaissance painter, Sandro Botticelli. Adorning the south wall is his remarkable fresco of Saint Augustine, dating back to 1480. Adjacent to the church, one can discover a cloister and a refectory, within which Ghirlandaio's grand fresco, "The Last Supper" (1480), graces the scene. Its backdrop adorned with birds and trees, this masterpiece has garnered countless admiration and captivated audiences throughout the ages.
Between 1620 and 1630, the church underwent a sweeping transformation, embracing the opulence of the Baroque style under the guidance of the esteemed architect Bartolomeo Pettirossi. This endeavor marked Ognissanti as one of the earliest Baroque temples in Florence, previously dominated by the Renaissance-inspired architecture. The facade was masterfully designed by Matteo Nigetti, an esteemed architect revered for his contributions to the Baroque movement.
Within the walls of Ognissanti lies the final resting place of the renowned Early Renaissance painter, Sandro Botticelli. Adorning the south wall is his remarkable fresco of Saint Augustine, dating back to 1480. Adjacent to the church, one can discover a cloister and a refectory, within which Ghirlandaio's grand fresco, "The Last Supper" (1480), graces the scene. Its backdrop adorned with birds and trees, this masterpiece has garnered countless admiration and captivated audiences throughout the ages.
Between 1620 and 1630, the church underwent a sweeping transformation, embracing the opulence of the Baroque style under the guidance of the esteemed architect Bartolomeo Pettirossi. This endeavor marked Ognissanti as one of the earliest Baroque temples in Florence, previously dominated by the Renaissance-inspired architecture. The facade was masterfully designed by Matteo Nigetti, an esteemed architect revered for his contributions to the Baroque movement.
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Chiesa di Ognissanti (Ognissanti Church-Museum: "Crucifix" and "Last Supper" fresco) on Map
Sight Name: Chiesa di Ognissanti (Ognissanti Church-Museum: "Crucifix" and "Last Supper" fresco)
Sight Location: Florence, Italy (See walking tours in Florence)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Florence, Italy (See walking tours in Florence)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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