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Brancacci Chapel

Florence, Italy

Brancacci Chapel, Florence
Photo: Masaccio, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)

Housing frescoes by Masaccio and Filippino Lippi from 1424-1482, it is a milestone of Renaissance art, especially in perspective.

The Cappella Brancacci, located in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, is famous for its fresco cycle by Masaccio, Masolino da Panicale, and Filippino Lippi. These works, dating from 1424-1482, are considered a milestone in the development of Renaissance art, particularly in terms of the use of perspective and psychological realism of figures. They depict scenes from the life of St. Peter. The chapel is small, but its artistic significance is immense.

How long does it take to visit Brancacci Chapel?

Plan about 1 h.

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