Santa Maria Novella: Quick Facts

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Marble facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, by Leon Battista Alberti, 1456–70. In the foreground is one of two marble obelisks by the Flemish sculptor best known as Giambologna (Jean de Boulogne).

Altarpiece of the Redeemer

The marble facade of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, designed by Leon Battista Alberti, features geometric patterns, a large rose window, and three arched doorways.

Interior of the Tornabuoni Chapel of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, with altarpiece, frescoes, and stained glass by Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1486–90.

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