Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy (1490 Ghirlandaio), art

Stories from the Life of John the Baptist (1490) is a cycle of frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio.

Abstract

The cycle includes eight scenes from the life of John the Baptist:

• 1. Apparition of the Angel to Zacharias
• 2. Visitation
• 3. Birth of the Baptist
• 4. Zacharias Writes His Son's Name
• 5. St. John in the Desert as a Boy
• 6. Preaching of the Baptist
• 7. Baptism of Christ
• 8. Herod's Banquet

History and current location

The frescoes were made to decorate the right wall of the Tornabuoni Chapel, the main chapel in the church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence [Italy]. The left wall was decorated with Stories from the Life of Mary (1490 Ghirlandaio), art. The entire cycle of frescoes is well-preserved in its original location.

External links

• Wikipedia