Padua's fourteenth-century fresco cycles

Eight buildings in Padua contain extensive fresco cycles created between 1302 and 1397, displaying religious and secular narratives through detailed wall paintings.

The frescoes were painted by masters including Giotto, Guariento di Arpo, and Giusto de' Menabuoi, marking a transition from Byzantine art to Renaissance techniques.

The paintings demonstrate the evolution of artistic expression through realistic depictions of human emotions and the introduction of revolutionary perspective techniques.

The fresco sites are distributed across four clusters in Padua's center, with the Scrovegni Chapel and Basilica of Saint Anthony being the most visited locations.

These frescoes feature some of the earliest examples where patrons were integrated into religious narratives, creating a connection between sacred art and personal identity.

Location: Padua

GPS coordinates: 45.41189,11.87961

Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:23