Montepulciano, church of St. Augustine: facade. Founded in 1285, the church was completely renovated in the 15th century, with the intervention of Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for the construction of the lower part of the facade, marked by fluted pilasters, surmounted by niches that frame the portal, in whose lunette there is a relief in terracotta with the Madonna and Saints John the Baptist and Augustine, 1427. The upper part of the facade was built later. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Montepulciano (SI), Toscana - Tuscany, Italia - Italy
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Montepulciano, church of St. Augustine: facade. Founded in 1285, the church was completely renovated in the 15th century, with the intervention of Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for the construction of the lower part of the facade, marked by fluted pilasters, surmounted by niches that frame the portal, in whose lunette there is a relief in terracotta with the Madonna and Saints John the Baptist and Augustine, 1427.
The upper part of the facade was built later.
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Montepulciano (SI), Toscana - Tuscany, Italia - Italy

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Oct 07, 2016

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Earthenware Italy Toscana Tuscany Siena Montepulciano Architecture Building Chiesa Church Façade XV Century Il Quattrocento 15th Century Rinascimento Renaissance Michelozzo di Bartolomeo MIchelozzo Portal Half Pilaster Lunette Art Artwork Sculpture Relief Terracotta Earthenware

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