Cappella di San Brizio, Renaissance chapel in Orvieto Cathedral, Italy
The Cappella di San Brizio contains frescoes covering entire walls with biblical narratives, executed through advanced painting techniques and detailed human representations.
The chapel construction started in 1396, with Fra Angelico beginning decorations in the 1400s before Luca Signorelli completed the main fresco cycle between 1499 and 1502.
The fresco cycle depicts the End of the World and the Resurrection of the Flesh, reflecting 15th-century religious beliefs and artistic innovations.
The chapel remains open to visitors throughout the year as part of the Orvieto Cathedral tour, with entrance tickets available at the cathedral office.
Signorelli incorporated portraits of poets Dante and Virgil among religious figures in the frescoes, connecting literature with biblical scenes.
Location: Orvieto
Inception: 1396
Creator: Luca Signorelli
Part of: Orvieto Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 42.71700,12.11390
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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