Niccoline Chapel, Gothic chapel in Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
The Niccoline Chapel contains frescoes depicting the lives of Saints Stephen and Lawrence across its walls, with the Four Evangelists adorning the ceiling vault.
Pope Nicholas V commissioned the construction of this private chapel between 1447 and 1455, selecting Fra Angelico to create the interior decorative program.
The frescoes present parallel narratives of two early Christian deacons, demonstrating the connection between the ancient churches of Jerusalem and Rome.
Access to the chapel requires advance arrangements through specialized group tours, as it remains separate from standard Vatican Museums itineraries.
The chapel occupies two floors of a medieval tower built during Pope Innocent III's time, incorporating Gothic architectural elements with Renaissance artistic expression.
Inception: 1447
Creator: Fra Angelico
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.90340,12.45462
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:12
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