Cappella di San Brizio, Renaissance chapel in Orvieto Cathedral, Italy
Description
The Cappella di San Brizio is a chapel within Orvieto Cathedral featuring wall paintings that depict biblical narratives. The works display human figures in religious scenes executed with advanced Renaissance painting methods.
History
Construction of the chapel began in 1396, with decoration work starting in the 1400s. The main fresco cycle was completed between 1499 and 1502 by a later artist.
Culture
The wall paintings show religious scenes reflecting how people of that era understood the divine and the afterlife. Walking through the space, you can see how these images were meant to teach and inspire faith through visual storytelling.
Practical
Access to the chapel is through the cathedral, where visitor tickets are available. The interior can be reached year-round, though lighting conditions vary depending on the time of day.
Did you know?
Artists included portraits of famous poets among the religious figures in the paintings. This connection between literature and biblical scenes shows how Renaissance artists brought together different areas of knowledge.
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