A Christmas blog featuring Fra Angelico's Renaissance painting of the Annunciation found in San Marco in Florence, Italy.
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Renaissance Art: Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence
A historical blog about the Last Supper painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio in Ognissanti Church in Florence, Italy.
The Best Churches in Florence, Italy
Seeing art where it was first meant to shine—in situ—is a moving experience. In Italy, many of the greatest works of art were designed for churches. Rich patrons, to show off their beneficence…and wealth, funded artists to fresco chapels, design tombs, create altarpieces, and adorn churches in ecclesiastical splendor. One of my favorite things to… Continue reading The Best Churches in Florence, Italy
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