The Giottoeske frescoes of St. John Chapel

The Giottoeske frescoes of St. John Chapel

Giottoesque frescoes from the 14th century can be found in the St. John Chapel in the Dominican Church in Bolzano, South Tyrol. This chapel has a cycle of frescoes by a Giottoesque painter depicting a scene with one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and, below, the sinners.

The Dominican Church in Piazza Domenicani - Dominikanerplatz in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, founded by the Dominicans in the 13th century, was expanded in the 14th century and rebuilt in Baroque style in the 18th century. The St. John Chapel inside the church is one of the most remarkable features, with its fresco cycle dating back to the 14th century. The fresco cycle features several scenes, but the most captivating is a scene with one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and, below, the sinners. This fresco cycle belongs to a Giottoesque painter and was executed in the 14th century. The chapel also has a fresco by an artist from Martino da Verona’s school, depicting the Four Saints, and another fresco by Friedrich Pacher, depicting the Life of Jesus and Mary in the cloister.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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