S.GIOVANNI IN BRAGORA probably founded in VIII cent. restored in IX XII cent. rebuilt in 1475 Façade from XV cent. in bricks with three parts corresponding to the 3 internal aisles. Crowned on top with big central arch and minor arches on both sides. Basilica-like plan with three aisles with corresponding apses. Ceiling with visible sprung beams. WORKS OF ART entrance wall - Christ before Caiaphus (J.Palma il Giovane) high altar - Constantine and St. Helen (Cima da Conegliano-1502) - Christ resurrected (A.Vivarini) left apse chapel - triptych with Madonna between St. Andrea and St.John the Baptist. (A.Vivarini) - triptych with St.Andrea, St.Girolamo, St.Martin (F.Bissolo) chancel - Baptism of Christ (Cima da Conegliano-1494) - The Washing of the Feet (J.Palma il Giovane) left aisle - Madonna with Child (A.Vivarini-1490) INFO. OPEN: From Monday to Saturday 15.30-17.30 ADMISSION: Free Tel. +39-041-5205906 MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The façade [48 K]