The Art of Frescoes in Florence
Jewels of Italy’s Renaissance Capital
The cradle of arts and culture from the time of the Medici to the present day; Florence is a uniquely enchanting city on which both people and power have made indelible marks. Step back in time with The St. Regis Florence to the 14th century, to journey through the city’s painted masterpieces: Florence’s frescoes - the ‘jewels’ of Italy’s renaissance capital.
Follow our exclusive guide and join us on a walking trail of ten unique discoveries, hiding exquisite artworks and fascinating curiosities.
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Through a revolutionary technique in the history of art – the art of the fresco, based on water-based pigments on fresh plaster – Florentine artists became the world’s foremost exponents and experts. Standing the test of time over hundreds of years, the frescoes in Florence are considered one of the city’s greatest artistic signatures, and are best experienced up close.
Set out into the city from The St. Regis Florence with our exclusive guide to ten of the city’s most unique fresco sites, including some off-the-beaten-track-gems.
Prestigiously located in Piazza Ognissanti, The St. Regis Florence is a stone’s throw from a Botticelli fresco and is the perfect stay for exploring these ‘jewels’ of Italy’s renaissance capital. Journey through the city on The St. Regis Florence bespoke experience with an expert art-historian guide, who will share hidden details including fascinating insights from a specialist fresco restorer.
Curiosities and anecdotes await you as our expert restorer shares fascinating insights about the exquisite artworks and renowned artists.
Curiosities and anecdotes await you as our expert restorer shares fascinating insights about the exquisite artworks and renowned artists.
Curiosities and anecdotes await you as our expert restorer shares fascinating insights about the exquisite artworks and renowned artists.
We gratefully acknowledge the use of images from Scala Archives. These images have been invaluable in enriching our content and providing historical context. We extend our sincere thanks to the archive for preserving these important visual records and making them accessible.
Corteo dei Magi: left-hand wall with angels in adoration detail (pool with animals), Gozzoli, Benozzo (1420-1497), 2024©Foto Scala, courtesy of the Ministero Beni e Attività Culturali e del Turismo.
Veduta della parete delstra della Cappella Brancacci, Chiesa del Carmine Firenze, Italia. 2024©Foto Scala, courtesy of Fondo Edifici di Culto - Ministero dell’Interno.
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence - detail, Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo Tori 1503-1572), 2024©Foto Scala.
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