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The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Florence

The Basilica of Holy Cross is one of the largest Franciscan churches and one of the most important examples of Gothic architecture built in Italy. It is a treasure chest of masterpiecesand it houses - among many others - works by Agnolo Gaddi, Desiderio da Settignano, Giotto, Donatello. Here you can also see the tombs of Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Gioacchino Rossini and the cenotaph of Dante Aligheri.

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Baroncelli Chapel: "Baroncelli Polyptych with the Coronation of the Virgin, Saints in Glory and Angels playing Music", by Giotto and Taddeo Gaddi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Baroncelli Chapel: "Baroncel...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin", first half XIV century, by Maso di Banco, detached fresco.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin", first half XIV century, by Maso di Banco, detached fresco.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin", first half XIV century, by Maso di Banco, detached fresco.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Coronation of the Virgin",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Last Supper", 1546, by Giorgio Vasari , oil painting on panel.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Last Supper", 1546, by Giorgio...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5, by Donatello. The statue is in gilt bronze; the tiara is in silver, gilt bronze, enamel and crystal rock.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5,...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5, by Donatello. The statue is in gilt bronze; the tiara is in silver, gilt bronze, enamel and crystal rock.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5,...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5, by Donatello. The statue is in gilt bronze; the tiara is in silver, gilt bronze, enamel and crystal rock.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Louis of Toulouse", 1422-5,...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Tree of Life and Last Supper", about 1350, by Taddeo Gaddi, detached fresco. Subjects: The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, the Stigmata of St. Francis and sacred stories related to food that recall the use of the environment as a canteen for the friars. The Cross is a tree whose twelve branches bear medallions with prophets.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Tree of Life and Last Supper",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun", fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Limbs and Demons; The Poor call...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Poor calling Death", fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "The Poor calling Death", fragme...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius; Lucifer clutching two Giants and Antenor", fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Lustful; Puni...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Lustful", fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Lustful", fr...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius", fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Punishment of the Miser and the...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Lucifer clutching two Giants and Antenor", fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes "The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350,

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Lucifer clutching two Giants an...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Tree of Life and Last Supper", about 1350, by Taddeo Gaddi, detached fresco. Detail of the Last Supper with Apostles.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Tree of Life and Last Supper",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Tree of Life and Last Supper", about 1350, by Taddeo Gaddi, detached fresco. Detail of the Tree of Life and of the Crucifixion. The Cross is a tree whose twelve branches bear medallions with prophets. At the base, the Virgin, the pious women, St. John the Evangelist, St. Francis, St. Louis of Toulouse, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Dominic.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Tree of Life and Last Supper",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Tree of Life and Last Supper", about 1350, by Taddeo Gaddi, detached fresco. Subjects: The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, the Stigmata of St. Francis and sacred stories related to food that recall the use of the environment as a canteen for the friars. The Cross is a tree whose twelve branches bear medallions with prophets.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Tree of Life and Last Supper",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "View of the Church and the Monastery", 1718, by Florentine painter, oil painting on canvas.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "View of the Church and the Mona...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Elijah on the fiery chariot", about 1320-40, by Taddeo Gaddi, stained glass window panels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Elijah on the fiery chariot",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: " A Saint Deacon Martyr", early XIV century, by Giotto, stained glass window panels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: " A Saint Deacon Martyr", early...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: " A Saint Deacon Martyr", early XIV century, by Giotto, stained glass window panels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: " A Saint Deacon Martyr", early...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Aaron", early XIV century, by Giotto, stained glass window panels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Aaron", early XIV century, by...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Aaron and two Saints Deacon Martyrs", early XIV century, by Giotto, stained glass window panels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Aaron and two Saints Deacon Mar...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Nativity of Jesus", first half XVI century, by tuscan painter, door of a ciborium, oil painting on panel.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Nativity of Jesus", first half...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Two Angels adoring the Eucharist Chalice", end XV century, by Andrea Della Robbia, lunette, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Two Angels adoring the Eucharis...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with central ciborium". Detail of Archangel Raphael and Tobias, by Andrea Della Robbia, about 1475, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with centra...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with central ciborium". Detail of St. Francis and St. Bartholomew, by Andrea Della Robbia, about 1475, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with centra...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with central ciborium", which represents, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew, the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo. Below there is an inscription, by Andrea Della Robbia, about 1475, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with centra...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with central ciborium", which represents, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew, the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo. Below there is an inscription, by Andrea Della Robbia, about 1475, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: ""Dossal of an altar with centra...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Saint holding a book, half figure", end XV century, by Giovanni Della Robbia, polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Saint holding a book, half figu...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Christ in Piety between two Adoring Angels", 1480-90, by Andrea Della Robbia, lunette, bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Christ in Piety between two Ado...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Francis, half figure", end XV century, by Giovanni Della Robbia, polychrome glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. Francis, half figure", end...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. John the Baptist and St. Francis of Assisi", by Domenico Veneziano, about 1450-60, detached wall painting of the Basilica.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "St. John the Baptist and St. Fr...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Grieving Madonna", 1305-10, by Giotto, detached fresco.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Grieving Madonna", 1305-10, by...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Funeral Monument of Gastone della Torre, Archbishop of Milan, later Patriarch of Aquileia", 1318-9, by Tino di Camaino, white marble. Detail of the basement relief.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Funeral Monument of Gastone del...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Funeral Monument of Gastone della Torre, Archbishop of Milan, later Patriarch of Aquileia", 1318-9, by Tino di Camaino, white marble.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Funeral Monument of Gastone del...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galielo Galilei", 1734-7.Detail of theinscription on the basement.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galiel...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galielo Galilei", 1734-7.Detail of the bust by Giovan Battista Foggini (1677).

Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galiel...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galielo Galilei", 1734-7.It is decorated with a bust by Giovan Battista Foggini (16779 and by the personifications of Astronomy by Vincenzo Foggini and Geometry by Girolamo Ticciati. The surrounding frescoes are remains of the 14th century decoration of the nave, attributed to Mariotto di Nardo.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galiel...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galielo Galilei", 1734-7.It is decorated with a bust by Giovan Battista Foggini (16779 and by the personifications of Astronomy by Vincenzo Foggini and Geometry by Girolamo Ticciati. The surrounding frescoes are remains of the 14th century decoration of the nave, attributed to Mariotto di Nardo.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galiel...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Counterfaçade: "Funeral monument of Giovan Battista Niccolini, 1883, by Pio Fedi.The female figure represents the Liberty of Poetry and was probably an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty in the middle of Manhattan Bay in New York.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Counterfaçade: "Funeral monument...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Nursing Madonna", 1478, by Antonio Rossellino.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Nursing Madonna",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Nursing Madonna", 1478, by Antonio Rossellino.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Nursing Madonna",...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Detail of the personification of the Architecture by Battista Lorenzi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Detail of the personification of the Painting by Battista Lorenzi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Detail of the personification of the Sculpture by Valerio Cioli and the bust portraying Michelangelo by Battista Lorenzi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Detail of the personification of the Sculpture by Valerio Cioli and the bust portraying Michelangelo by Battista Lorenzi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Detail of the personification of the Sculpture by Valerio Cioli and the bust portraying Michelangelo by Battista Lorenzi.The frescoes are by Giovan Battista Naldini.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Michelangelo Buonarroti", designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564).Three sculptures represent the personifications of the Painting (by Battista Lorenzi, also author of the bust of the artist), around 1568, of the Sculpture (by Valerio Cioli) and of the Architecture (attributed to Battista Lorenzi, already referred to Giovanni Bandini) , saddened by the disappearance of the great master. The whole of the tomb is a mixture of painting, sculpture and architecture. The frescoes are by Giovan Battista Naldini.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Miche...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Dante's Cenotaph". the poet is mourned by the figures of Italy and Poetry, by Stefano Ricci. Giacomo Leopardi was inspired by this cenotaph when he composed the song "Sopra il monumento di Dante".

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Dante's Cenotaph"....

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about the martyrdom of Franciscan friars in Morocco", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis's death", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis receiving the Stigmata", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis in front of Pope Honorius III who approves the Franciscan Order", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis in front of the Sultan", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis receiving the Stigmata", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes from the life of St. Francis - tile about St. Francis receiving the Stigmata", by Benedetto da Maiano (around 1481). Decorated by five bas-relief sculpted tiles, with scenes from the life of the Saint, it has a strong effect of depth thanks to the skilful use of perspective. There are niches with statuettes of the Virtues under each tile.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Pulpit with scenes...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Monument to Niccolò Machiavelli: Philosopher, Historian, Politician", by Innocenzo Spinazzi, 1787, marble and bronze.Above the sarcophagus there is a statue that represents a female figure which is the allegory of politics. In her right hand she holds a medallion with the portrait of Machiavelli, in the left she holds the symbols of Politics, History and Poetry. On the sarcophagus there is the family coat of arms, and on the base a Latin epigraph whose translation i is "To such a great name, no epitaph is adequate"

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Monument to Niccolò Machiavelli...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: tabernacle with "the Cavalcanti Annunciation", by Donatello, 1433-5, carved in sandstone. Detail of Archangel Gabriel.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: tabernacle with "th...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: tabernacle with "the Cavalcanti Annunciation", by Donatello, 1433-5, carved in sandstone.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: tabernacle with "th...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leonardo Bruni", by Bernardo Rossellino (1444-5).Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leona...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leonardo Bruni", by Bernardo Rossellino (1444-5).Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leona...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leonardo Bruni", by Bernardo Rossellino (1444-5).

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Leona...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Gioacchino Rossini", by Giuseppe Cassioli, 1900.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Gioac...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Gioacchino Rossini", by Giuseppe Cassioli, 1900.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, right aisle: "Sepulchre of Gioac...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "The Virgin Mary with Infant Jesys between Angels and Saints", about 1480, by Andrea Della Robbia, glazed terracotta.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "The Virgin Mary...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "The Virgin Mary with Infant Jesys between Angels and Saints", about 1480, by Andrea Della Robbia, glazed terracotta.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "The Virgin Mary...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Christ to the Limbo", 1522, by Bronzino, oil painting on panel.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Chris...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Christ to the Limbo", 1522, by Bronzino, oil painting on panel.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Chris...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Christ to the Limbo", 1522, by Bronzino, oil painting on panel.Detail.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Chris...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Christ to the Limbo", 1522, by Bronzino, oil painting on panel.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, Medici Chapel: "Descent of Chris...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Trinity among St. Benedict, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Bartholew and St. John the Baptist", 1461, by Neri di Bicci, tempera painting on panel.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: "Trinity among St. Benedict, St....

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: Crucifix", (1272-80) by Cimabue, tempera on wood. On the sides of Christ on the cross, the Madonna and St. John the Evangelist.The cross bears the iconography of the Christus patiens, that is, a dying Christ on the cross, with his eyes closed, his head resting on his shoulder and his body arched to the left.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: Crucifix", (1272-80) by Cimabue,...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of Christ: "Ascent to Calvary" by Spinello Aretino, “Ascension and Resurrection", by Niccolò gerini, "Crucifixion" by Taddeo Gaddi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of Christ: "Resurrection" by Niccolò Gerini.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of Christ: "Crucifixion" by Taddeo Gaddi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of Christ: "Ascent to Calvary" by Spinello Aretino.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, sacristy, Scenes of the life of...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: stained glass window on the drawings by Jacopo del Casentino.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: stained glass...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Major Chapel: "Madonna Enthroned with the Four Doctors of the Church", by Niccolò Gerini and Giovanni del Biondo, polyptych.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Major Chapel: "Madonna Enthr...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Details from above: - St. Francis preaching to birds

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Details from above:- the creation of the Nativity scene in Greccio - St. Francis preaching to birds- St. Francis preaching to Muslims in front of the Sultan.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Details from above:- after being imprisoned by his father, St. Francis is freed from his mother- St. Francis renounces earthly goods- St. Francis designs the Franciscan habit before the bishop of Assisi.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Detail of the Saint Saint who teaches lepers, while holding one in his arms and washing the feet of the others.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Detail of the Saint saving a boat which had left Ancona.Detail: on the day the saint is buried, a young sick woman heals at his grave, while the demons are driven out of the body of a woman from Narni and from that of Pietro da Foligno.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Detail of the Saint saving a boat which had left Ancona.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.Detail of the Saint and angels.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. Francis altarpiece and twenty stories of his life", by Coppo di Marcovaldo,1245-50.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel: "Bardi - St. F...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel, vault: "Allegory of Chastity", (1320 - 1325) by Giotto.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel, vault: "Allego...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel, vault: "Allegory of Obedience", (1320 - 1325) by Giotto.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, the Bardi Chapel, vault: "Allego...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross, transept, external part of the Bardi Chapel: "St. Francis and the Stigmata", (1320 - 1325) by Giotto.

Basilica of the Holy Cross, transept, external part of the B...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, known also as first cloister or main cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, k...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the second cloister.

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, known also as first cloister or main cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, k...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, known also as first cloister or main cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, k...

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Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, known also as first cloister or main cloister.

Basilica of the Holy Cross: view of the cloister of Pazzi, k...

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Giovanni Signorini: "Berlingaccio in St. Croce Square in Florence", 1846, oil painting.

Giovanni Signorini: "Berlingaccio in St. Croce Square in Flo...

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Giovanni Signorini: "St. Croce Square in Florence", 1846, oil painting on cardboard.

Giovanni Signorini: "St. Croce Square in Florence", 1846, oi...