Cardinal of Portugal's Chapel, Renaissance chapel at San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy
The Cardinal of Portugal's Chapel features a vaulted ceiling decorated with 69 rosettes and geometric patterns in glazed terracotta highlighting the Holy Spirit.
Archbishop Alvaro commissioned the chapel in 1461 to honor Cardinal James of Lusitania, who passed away in Florence during 1459.
The chapel contains frescoes by multiple Renaissance artists depicting Evangelists, Doctors of the Church, Prophets, and biblical Patriarchs in a unified composition.
Visitors can examine the marble tomb created by Antonio Rossellino between 1461 and 1466, which displays the cardinal in repose position.
The floor presents intricate inlaid work combining serpentine marble, porphyry, and granite, crafted by Roman artisan Stefano di Bartolomeo.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1465
Architects: Antonio Manetti
Creator: Antonio Manetti
Part of: San Miniato al Monte
GPS coordinates: 43.75957,11.26516
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:52
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