Example sentences for: frescoes

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  • The richly decorated Borgia Apartments contain Pinturicchio’s frescoes with portraits of the Spanish Borgia Pope Alexander VI and his notorious son Cesare and daughter Lucrezia, and leads into the collection of modern religious artwork opened in 1973 by Paul VI.

  • In the Sala della Pace (Hall of Peace, council chamber of the Nine Patricians), the full force of Siena’s civic pride strikes home in the impressive allegorical frescoes (1337–1339) by another local master, Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

  • In stark contrast to Raphael’s grand manner, seek out the gentle beauty of Fra Angelico’s frescoes in the Chapel of Nicholas V (Cappella del Beato Angelico).

  • Several priceless frescoes were severely damaged or destroyed, notably invaluable works by Cimabue (1226–1337) featured on a portion of the Upper Church’s vaulted ceiling, which plunged to the floor during the quakes.

  • The upper floors display excellent examples of icons and frescoes, vestments, and other religious objects.


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