Cappella dei Papi in Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Renaissance chapel inside Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy
The Cappella dei Papi features nine ceiling panels surrounded by geometric frames, with monochrome volutes decorating the walls and colorful grotesques on the vault.
The chapel was constructed in 1515 for Pope Leo X's visit to Florence, with the Republican government commissioning Lorenzo Ghiberti to supervise its construction between 1418 and 1420.
The frescoes within the chapel demonstrate the evolution of Florentine art, combining Vatican room influences with local artistic traditions in their compositional structure.
The chapel is now integrated into the Santa Maria Novella museum complex, with regular visiting hours and professional guides available for detailed architectural explanations.
Young artist Pontormo created distinctive frescoes on the south wall and vault after Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio completed only the north wall decorations.
Location: Florence
GPS coordinates: 43.77517,11.24810
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:48
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