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Monumental tomb of Galileo Galilei in the nave of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy

Tomb of Galileo Galilei in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence

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File Name

21469_156

Caption

Basilica of the Holy Cross, left aisle: "Sepulchre of Galielo Galilei", 1734-7.It is decorated with a bust by Giovan Battista Foggini (16779 and by the personifications of Astronomy by Vincenzo Foggini and Geometry by Girolamo Ticciati. The surrounding frescoes are remains of the 14th century decoration of the nave, attributed to Mariotto di Nardo.

City

Florence

Location

Basilica di Santa Croce

Keywords

Basilica of the Holy Cross - Female Figure - Memorial - Fresco - Allegory - Art - Astronomy - Astronomer - Basilica - Basilica di Santa Croce - Bust - Woman - Figura femminile - Florence - Galileo Galilei - Geometry - Giovanni Battista Foggini - Girolamo Ticciati - The 17th Century - 18th Century - Italy - Mariotto di Nardo - Marble - Monument - Monumento funebre - Artwork - Painting - Science - Scientist - Sculpture - Sepulchre - Statue - Tuscany - Vincenzo Foggini - XVII century - XVIII century