St. Johannes im Kreuzgang, Romanesque chapel in Brixen, Italy.
St. Johannes im Kreuzgang is a Romanesque chapel located at the southwest corner of Brixen Cathedral with a high nave and steep Gothic roof form. The interior is defined by a large red marble baptismal font shaped like a chalice.
The chapel originated in the 10th century as part of the first cathedral construction and initially served as a baptismal chapel and episcopal court chapel. The red marble font predates 1038 and testifies to an established liturgical tradition.
The wall paintings show religious scenes from the 13th century drawn from biblical stories. They reveal the faith traditions that shaped people's spiritual lives at that time.
Access is through the third arcade of the cloister at Via Hartwig number 2. Visitors can enter during regular cathedral opening hours.
The red marble font is crafted with artistic detail in its chalice shape, not merely as a functional object. This uncommon design joined practical purpose with religious symbolism.
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