The Galliani Polyptych in the Church of Sant'Agnese

The Church of Sant'Agnese, located in Lodi, Lombardy, Italy, is a Gothic-style, Augustinian church. The church was expanded in 1393 by Bonifacio Bottigella when he became Bishop of Lodi, a role he held until 1404. The church has been celebrated as representing a great moment in Lombard Gothic Architecture, featuring a polygonal apse and a two-tiered bell-tower similar to those of the Lodi Cathedral.

The facade of the church resembles that of the Lodi Cathedral. Its defining characters are its accentuated vertical extension, arched windows, a staggered cornice, unique pointed pinnacles, and Acroterion decoration.

The interior has three naves of equal height supported by ornate groin-vaults and rows of cylindrical pillars. The original structure is almost entirely intact, although the original late-Gothic paintings which adorned the walls have not survived.

The church houses a large polyptych by Albertino Piazza, painted in 1520. This most important piece of art in the church originally served as the Altarpiece before being relocated to a chapel on the first chapel of the right side of the aisles. The Tympanum shows a representation of the white dove between rays of light, a symbol of the Holy Spirit, while the lunette shows a representation of God the Father imparting a blessing, flanked by scenes of the Annunciation.

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