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Out of the box: in dialogue. From the deposit to the museum – crossed perspectives at Santa Maria della Scala

Where

The Chapel of the Mantle

When

From 28 February 2025 to Invalid Date

Locations

The Chapel of the Mantle

The Chapel of the Mantle of Santa Maria della Scala has been one of the most modified spaces throughout its long history. Originally part of the primitive core of the hospital, it was a portico with three arches mentioned in a document from 1248. In the 13th century, it was transformed for civil and administrative purposes and became the seat of the chapter of friars. Between the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th century, the chapel underwent a sacred transformation with the addition of new religious decorations and a ribbed vault. Another significant change occurred in 1359 when it was adapted as a chapel for the sacred relics acquired in Constantinople, with the construction of a wooden choir. In the 15th century, with the transfer of the relics, the chapel became known as the Chapel of the Mantle, thanks to a fresco of the Madonna of the Mantle created by Domenico di Bartolo. In 1610, the fresco was transferred to the Old Sacristy. During the 16th century, the chapel saw further renewal, with the decoration of the vault by Domenico di Pace and the creation of a nativity scene. In the 1990s, the chapel, which had been used as the emergency room of the hospital for years, suffered damage to the painted decorations. A restoration intervention has restored decorative details and the original charm of the environment.

The space can be rented:

Capacity: up to 90 seats
Events: presentations and concerts
*any setups, to be agreed upon with the Management, are at the expense of the concessionaire
Services: WiFi

For information and quotes
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0577534504

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