Tabernacolo dei Giustiziati, Religious edifice near Via Francigena in Certaldo, Italy.
The Tabernacolo dei Giustiziati is a masonry structure decorated with frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli and his workshop created between 1464 and 1467. The original building still stands near the Agliena stream, while the restored frescoes are now displayed inside the Church of Saints Thomas and Prosper in upper Certaldo.
The tabernacle was a place where people condemned to death received spiritual comfort, as Certaldo was home to the Vicar who administered justice across the Valdelsa region. The frescoes were moved to the Church of Saints Thomas and Prosper in 1957.
The frescoes depict religious scenes such as the Deposition from the Cross, the Annunciation, and the Resurrection, reflecting the spiritual devotion of the community. They served as places of prayer for people passing by to pause and reflect.
The original site is located near the Agliena stream outside the town center, but the main artistic elements are easily accessible inside the church in upper Certaldo. Visitors should head to the church to view the restored works in comfort.
This tabernacle set the standard for all later works by Gozzoli, as it marked a turning point in his artistic approach. It often goes unnoticed today despite its importance in his creative development.
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