Bardi Chapel, Gothic chapel in Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy.
The Bardi Chapel contains frescoes depicting seven scenes from Saint Francis's life arranged across its walls and entrance arch.
The Bardi family, prominent Florentine bankers, commissioned this chapel's construction in 1318 as part of their religious patronage.
Giotto painted the frescoes directly onto fresh plaster, creating scenes that emphasize Saint Francis's dedication to poverty and religious conviction.
Visitors can find the Bardi Chapel in the right side of the choir, making it the first chapel in the southern transept.
The fresco of the Stigmatisation presents Saint Francis receiving the stigmata with the seraphim appearing as the crucified Christ.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1318
Creator: Giotto
Part of: Basilica of Santa Croce
GPS coordinates: 43.76810,11.26340
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:42
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