Rucellai chapel, Renaissance chapel in Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy
The Rucellai Chapel features marble decorations, ribbed vaults, and pointed arches set against a white and green color scheme within the basilica.
The chapel construction started in 1400, during Florence's early Renaissance period when the city experienced substantial growth in art and architecture.
Inside the chapel, visitors can examine the marble statue of Madonna and Child, along with frescoes attributed to the Maestro di Santa Cecilia.
The chapel stands at the end of the right aisle of Santa Maria Novella, offering entry through the main basilica entrance at coordinates 43.775008, 11.24965.
Lorenzo Ghiberti created a bronze tomb in 1425 for the chapel floor, marking the final resting place of Paolo Rucellai and other family members.
Location: Florence
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 43.77501,11.24965
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:08
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