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Churchearly Renaissance Collection

The Church in the Early Renaissance

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Dome and Bell tower of the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, Florence

Dome and Bell tower of the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, Florence Florence Dome, Cupola Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Facade of the Church of San Zaccaria in Venice

Facade of the Church of San Zaccaria in Venice Venice Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. In the foreground the facade

View of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. In the foreground the facade, in the background the large apse Milan Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The interior of Malatesta's Temple, as seen from the chapel of Isotta

The interior of Malatesta's Temple, as seen from the chapel of Isotta, known as St Michele's chapel, in Rimini. Rimini Malatesta's Temple, chapel of St

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Interior of Malatesta's Temple, Rimini

Interior of Malatesta's Temple, Rimini Rimini Malatesta's Temple Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Wooden intarsia with a church next to a short building and a tower bell adjacent to it

Wooden intarsia with a church next to a short building and a tower bell adjacent to it, taken from the Choir Stalls of the Church of S. Agostino in Pesaro. Pesaro Church of S

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The Cathedral and the leaning Tower of Pisa, detail of the old choir stalls, restored in 1616

The Cathedral and the leaning Tower of Pisa, detail of the old choir stalls, restored in 1616, after the fire of 1595, collocated in the choir of the Cathedral of Pisa

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Detail of the facade of the Badia Fiesolana, San Domenico, Fiesole

Detail of the facade of the Badia Fiesolana, San Domenico, Fiesole. Fiesole San Domenico Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The facade of the Badia Fiesolana, on the outskirts of Florence

The facade of the Badia Fiesolana, on the outskirts of Florence. Fiesole San Domenico Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of the facade of Saint Oliva's Church in Cori

View of the facade of Saint Oliva's Church in Cori. Cori Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The church of San Girolamo in Volterra, begun in the 15th century perhaps after a design by

The church of San Girolamo in Volterra, begun in the 15th century perhaps after a design by Michelozzo Volterra Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Interior of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo, nave arcades, Florence

Interior of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo, nave arcades, Florence Florence Basilica of S. Lorenzo Church, Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Interior of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo

Interior of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo Florence Basilica of S. Lorenzo Church, Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The facade of Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini

The facade of Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini Rimini Piazza Cavour Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral and the Municipal Hall in Como

The Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral and the Municipal Hall in Como. Como Cathedral Square Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Exterior view of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo in Florence

Exterior view of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo in Florence Florence Piazza San Lorenzo Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The Small Cloister of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Work by Guiniforte Solari

The Small Cloister of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Work by Guiniforte Solari. Certosa di Pavia Cloister Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of Saint Mary of the Graces in Milan

Church of Saint Mary of the Graces in Milan Milan Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The faade of the Badia Fiesolana, Fiesole, Florence

The faade of the Badia Fiesolana, Fiesole, Florence Fiesole San Domenico Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The cathedral and Palazzo del Broletto, Como

The cathedral and Palazzo del Broletto, Como Como Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The Collegiate church of Castiglione Olona

The Collegiate church of Castiglione Olona Busto Arsizio Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of the Church of Saint Mary of the Prisons in Prato, built according to a design by Giuliano

View of the Church of Saint Mary of the Prisons in Prato, built according to a design by Giuliano da Sangallo. Prato Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of a church, drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London

View of a church, drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church interior. Study by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London

Church interior. Study by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Perspective study of a church. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London

Perspective study of a church. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of the faade of the Church of St. Pietro in Montorio, Rome

View of the faade of the Church of St. Pietro in Montorio, Rome Rome Piazza St. Pietro in Montorio Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: View of the Faade of the Church of S. Cosimato, Rome and part of the ex-Benedictine monastery

View of the Faade of the Church of S. Cosimato, Rome and part of the ex-Benedictine monastery, now the New Regina Margherita Hospital. Rome Church of S

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Castle of Pope Julius II at Ostia Antica, Rome

Castle of Pope Julius II at Ostia Antica, Rome. Rome Ostia Antica Castle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Facade of the Collegiata di Castiglione Olona

Facade of the Collegiata di Castiglione Olona Busto Arsizio Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The Romanesque profile of the Church of St. Constance in Rome

The Romanesque profile of the Church of St. Constance in Rome Rome Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of San Teodoro in Rome. It was built in the second half of the VI century

Church of San Teodoro in Rome. It was built in the second half of the VI century, but entirely reconstructed by orders of Pope Nicholas V by Bernardo Rossellino Rome Church Early Renaissance

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of Saint Mary of Grace at Milan

Church of Saint Mary of Grace at Milan Milan Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1939 ca

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of San Pietro in Montorio, Rome

Church of San Pietro in Montorio, Rome Rome Piazza of S.Pietro in Montorio Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Parish Church of Sant'Eufemia at Teglio, Sondrio

Parish Church of Sant'Eufemia at Teglio, Sondrio. Teglio Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Inside detail of the church of San Zaccaria in Venice

Inside detail of the church of San Zaccaria in Venice Venice Church of San Zaccaria Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Facade of the Saint Mark Church at Milan

Facade of the Saint Mark Church at Milan Milan Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice, designed by Pietro Lombardo

Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice, designed by Pietro Lombardo Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, with connected bell-tower, at Saluzzo

The cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, with connected bell-tower, at Saluzzo Saluzzo Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Faade of the church of San Zaccaria in Venice

Faade of the church of San Zaccaria in Venice Venice Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The facade of Saint Mark's Church, Milan

The facade of Saint Mark's Church, Milan Milan Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: The faade and bell tower of the collegiate church of Santa Cristina in Bolsena, Viterbo

The faade and bell tower of the collegiate church of Santa Cristina in Bolsena, Viterbo Bolsena Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Right side of the Vicenza Cathedral

Right side of the Vicenza Cathedral Vicenza Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary

Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary Arezzo La Verna Sanctuary, Main Church Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Portico of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Arezzo

Portico of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Arezzo Arezzo Portico Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Detail of the faade of the Badia Fiesolana (Fiesole Abbey), environs of Florence

Detail of the faade of the Badia Fiesolana (Fiesole Abbey), environs of Florence Fiesole S. Domenico Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Sacristy of the Basilica of Santo Spirito, designed by Giuliano da Sangallo (1443 ca.-1516)

Sacristy of the Basilica of Santo Spirito, designed by Giuliano da Sangallo (1443 ca.-1516) completed by Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1431 or 1432-1498) and Salvi d'Andrea (1438 ca.-1503)

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Church of Santa Oliva, Cori, Latina

Church of Santa Oliva, Cori, Latina Cori Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageChurchearly Renaissance Collection: Loggia on the roof garden of the Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza. In the background the Cathedral

Loggia on the roof garden of the Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza. In the background the Cathedral Pienza Building - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods




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The Church in the Early Renaissance: A Glimpse into Architectural Marvels Step into the enchanting world of the early Renaissance as we explore some of the most captivating churches and cathedrals that emerged during this transformative period. From Rimini to Florence, each structure tells a unique story through its intricate design and awe-inspiring beauty. Let us begin our journey at Malatesta's Temple in Rimini, where we find ourselves immersed in an ethereal atmosphere. As we gaze from Isotta's chapel, dedicated to St Michele, the interior unfolds before us with grandeur and grace. The delicate wooden intarsia adorning the choir stalls of S. Agostino Church in Pesaro catches our eye next; it depicts a charming scene featuring a church nestled beside a short building and a bell tower standing tall nearby. Moving on to Pisa, we encounter an exquisite detail within the old choir stalls of its Cathedral - restored after a devastating fire - showcasing both the magnificent leaning Tower of Pisa and the resplendent Cathedral itself. Our exploration then takes us to Fiesole, just outside Florence, where Badia Fiesolana's facade beckons with its timeless elegance. Continuing our quest for architectural wonders, Saint Oliva's Church in Cori captivates us with its stunning facade that exudes tranquility amidst ancient surroundings. Meanwhile, San Girolamo Church in Volterra enchants with its 15th-century origins possibly influenced by Michelozzo’s genius. No exploration would be complete without delving into Florence's treasures. Inside Basilica di S. Lorenzo awaits an extraordinary sight - majestic nave arcades that transport us back centuries while evoking feelings of reverence and wonderment. Lastly, Tempio Malatestiano stands proudly as one of Rimini’s iconic landmarks; its facade is nothing short of breathtakingly intricate craftsmanship combined with architectural brilliance.