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Interior view of the Arena Chapel in Padua, Italy, featuring Giotto's frescoes on the walls and a blue vaulted ceiling decorated with gold stars and medallions. Fresco by Giotto depicting the Nativity: Mary and baby Jesus in a stable, Joseph seated nearby, angels above, and shepherds with sheep at right, in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua. Giotto: Adoration of the Magi Giotto: Entry into Jerusalem Fresco by Giotto showing Judas Iscariot embracing Jesus to betray him, surrounded by soldiers and disciples, with raised torches and weapons, in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua. Giotto: Lamentation Giotto: Noli Me Tangere Giotto: Joachim's Dream Giotto: detail of The Last Judgment

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Media added. Apr 29, 2026
Article revised and updated. May 19, 2025
Invalidated site: Web Gallery of Art - Arena Chapel. Jan 18, 2019
Article added to new online database. Jul 28, 1999
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