Transetto Collection

transept: the royal throne and the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic)
6166437 transept: the royal throne and the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept), vault: Resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1910 (fresco)
6372334 Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept), vault: Resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1910 (fresco) by Pogliaghi, Ludovico (1857-1950); Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Genoa)

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco)
3928863 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Interior, transept Roma)

transept: the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic)
6166438 transept: the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco)
3928869 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Interior, transept Roma)

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco)
3928858 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having the vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory, 1685 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Interior, transept Roma)

Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept), lunette: Arrival of St John the Baptists ashes, 1910 (fresco)
6372332 Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept), lunette: Arrival of St John the Baptists ashes, 1910 (fresco) by Pogliaghi, Ludovico (1857-1950); Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept): Frederick Barbarossa donates the Genoa Cathedral the silver casket for
6372335 Cybo chapel (northern arm of the transept): Frederick Barbarossa donates the Genoa Cathedral the silver casket for the ashes of the Baptist, c.1910 (fresco) by Pogliaghi

transept: the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II offering the Cathedral to the Virgin Mary (mosaic)
6166440 transept: the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II offering the Cathedral to the Virgin Mary (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

David and Goliath, 1685 (fresco)
3928878 David and Goliath, 1685 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Interior, detail of one of the pendentives of the false dome of the transept Roma)

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The transetto of the Genoa Cathedral is a treasure trove of historical and religious art. As you step into this sacred space, your eyes are immediately drawn to the royal throne, where King William II is depicted being crowned by Christ in a stunning Byzantine mosaic. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this scene to life, showcasing the power and divine authority bestowed upon the king. Moving towards the northern arm of the transept, you encounter the Cybo chapel adorned with captivating frescoes. One vault depicts the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in 1910, capturing the momentous event with vivid brushstrokes that seem to leap off the ceiling. Another fresco portrays St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi having a vision of St. Aloysius de Gonzaga in glory from 1685, exuding an ethereal beauty that transports you into their spiritual realm. Intriguingly, within this same chapel's lunette lies another fresco depicting Frederick Barbarossa donating a silver casket for St John the Baptist's ashes to be kept at Genoa Cathedral around 1910. This artwork serves as a testament to both history and faith intertwining within these hallowed walls. Returning to the transept itself, another mesmerizing Byzantine mosaic catches your eye – King William II offering up his beloved cathedral to none other than Virgin Mary herself. The devotion and reverence portrayed in every tile reflect not only his piety but also his desire for protection under her watchful gaze. Lastly, near Cybo chapel stands yet another remarkable fresco: David and Goliath from 1685. This iconic biblical tale comes alive through skillful brushwork as David fearlessly confronts his formidable opponent onlookers can almost feel their hearts race alongside him.