Spanish chapelle, Medieval chapel in Santa Maria Novella monastery, Florence, Italy.
The chapel features floor-to-ceiling frescoes depicting religious scenes, including the Passion of Christ and the Triumph of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Built between 1343 and 1355 by Jacopo Talenti, the space became known as the Spanish Chapel in 1566 when Spanish residents received permission for worship.
Andrea di Bonaiuto painted extensive frescoes between 1366 and 1367, presenting Dominican theological teachings through detailed religious and allegorical scenes.
The chapel sits within the Green Cloister of Santa Maria Novella, accessed through a carved portal with light entering from a double-arched window.
Black and white dogs fighting wolves appear in the frescoes, representing Dominican monks battling against religious heresy in medieval Florence.
Location: Florence
Inception: 14 century
Architects: Jacopo Talenti
Creator: Andrea di Bonaiuto
Part of: cloistre Santa Maria Novella
GPS coordinates: 43.77483,11.24885
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:01
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