Baptistry, Baptistry in Castiglione Olona, Italy
The quadrilateral baptistry features a Gothic arch separating the main hall from the presbytery, with a 15th-century baptismal font decorated with cherubs.
Cardinal Branda Castiglione commissioned the baptistry between 1422 and 1425, constructing it upon the foundations of a former citadel tower.
The walls display a sequence of frescoes by Masolino da Panicale from 1435, depicting various scenes from the life of John the Baptist.
The structure maintains different preservation states, with the right and back walls showing clear details while the left and central sections suffer from weather damage.
The baptismal font contains representations of original sin and the Castiglioni family emblem carved into its external surface.
Location: Castiglione Olona
Part of: Complesso della Collegiata
Address: Via Cardinal Branda
GPS coordinates: 45.75814,8.86526
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:59
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