Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy (1490 Ghirlandaio), art
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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 Zechariah
- 2. Visitation
- 3. Birth of the Baptist
- 4. Zechariah 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.