Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
Florence, Italy
Visitor Information
Museum Address
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, 50121 Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy
Ticket Prices
Free (active church)
Featured Artists
1 artists in database
The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a working church in Florence's Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, known for its fresco cycle by Andrea del Sarto. Built in 1250 and expanded during the Renaissance, the entrance cloister (Chiostro dei Voti) contains del Sarto's San Filippo Benizzi series, a group of frescoes depicting the life of the Servite order's founder.
The frescoes include The Punishment of the Sinners, The Miracle of the Relics, The Investiture of the Leper, and The Journey of the Magi. Del Sarto painted them between 1509 and 1514, working alongside Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino. The basilica itself is richly decorated with Baroque additions over its Mannerist bones. Entry is free, though visitors should dress modestly as it remains an active place of worship. Shoulders and knees should be covered.
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence in Florence, Italy houses 7 masterpieces in our database, including works by Andrea del Sarto. Notable works include The Punishment of the Sinners and The Journey of the Magi.
Famous Works at Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
Browse 7 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
Andrea del Sarto's San Filippo Benizzi fresco cycle fills the entrance cloister. The Punishment of the Sinners and The Journey of the Magi are the most admired scenes from this Renaissance series.
Entry is free. It's an active church, not a ticketed museum. Andrea del Sarto's frescoes in the Chiostro dei Voti are visible right as you walk into the entrance cloister.
Yes. As an active place of worship, shoulders and knees must be covered. Quiet behavior is expected during services. Del Sarto's Renaissance frescoes are in the cloister, so you'll pass through the sacred space.
On Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, one of Florence's most elegant squares. It's a short walk from the Accademia Gallery and San Marco. Del Sarto painted alongside Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino in this very cloister.
Del Sarto's naturalistic figures and soft color palette bridged High Renaissance and Mannerism. Del Sarto was called "the faultless painter" by Giorgio Vasari. The Benizzi cycle was painted between 1509 and 1514.
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