Bardi di Vernio Chapel, 14th-century chapel in Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
The Bardi di Vernio Chapel features frescoes depicting the story of Saint Sylvester across its walls, ceiling, and stained glass windows.
The chapel belonged to the Bardi di Mangona family until 1602, when patronage transferred to the Bardi di Vernio branch of this influential banking family.
Maso di Banco painted scenes from the Golden Legend, including Constantine's refusal to bathe in children's blood and his conversion to Christianity.
The frescoes remain visible today, having escaped the 18th-century whitewashing that affected other cycles within Santa Croce, despite water damage over time.
Two tomb monuments on the left wall contain rare Individual Judgment frescoes, with one depicting a kneeling Bettino de' Bardi from 1347.
Location: Florence
Creator: Maso di Banco
GPS coordinates: 43.76830,11.26360
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:52
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