Ovetari Chapel, Renaissance chapel in Church of the Eremitani, Padua, Italy
The Ovetari Chapel features frescoes depicting the Stories of Saint Christopher and Saint James arranged on three distinct wall registers.
The chapel, commissioned by notary Andrea Ovetari, received its decorative fresco cycle between 1448 and 1457 through multiple artists including Andrea Mantegna.
The frescoes demonstrate the transition from medieval to modern artistic techniques through their composition, perspective, and detailed figure representations.
Two preserved frescoes, the Assumption and the Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, remain accessible to visitors following restoration efforts in 2006.
The seventeen-year-old Andrea Mantegna completed substantial portions of the fresco cycle, displaying advanced artistic skills despite his young age.
Location: Padua
Inception: 1457
Creator: Andrea Mantegna, Niccolò Pizzolo, Giovanni d'Alemagna, Bono da Ferrara, Antonio Vivarini, Ansuino da Forlì
GPS coordinates: 45.41019,11.87998
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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