Stories of Saint Benedict in Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Fresco cycle at Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, Italy.
The cloister walls display 36 detailed frescoes depicting life events of Saint Benedict through elaborate narrative compositions and rich colors.
Between 1497 and 1505, Luca Signorelli and Sodoma painted these frescoes based on Gregory the Great's biography of Saint Benedict.
The frescoes represent monastic traditions through scenes of Benedict's journey from student to spiritual leader in medieval Christian society.
Visitors can examine the frescoes by walking through the monastery's covered cloister corridors during regular opening hours.
Sodoma included his self-portrait in the frescoes, showing himself with long hair, a sword, and surrounded by pet animals.
GPS coordinates: 43.17540,11.54430
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:55
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