S.GIORGIO DEI GRECI late Renaissance 1539-1561 A.Di Chiona on project by S.Lombardo Greek orthodox church Plan with one nave and hemspherical dome. Leaning bell tower (end of XVI cent.) WORKS OF ART. in front of the altar - traditional (Christian-oriental churches) roodscreen with numerous marble decorations and Greek-Byzantine painting. (above) - pictures of the Saints (architraves) - 12 Celebrations (M.Damaschinòs) (door) - Abraham and Melchisedech (E.Zane) (to the right) - Christ Pantocrator (XIV sec.) (central arch) - crucifix covered with silver plate in front of the roodscreen - lectern in tortoise-shell and mother of pearl. MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The church [25 K] The façade [42 K] the leaning bell tower [32 K]