Churches

Chiesa delle Carceri di Sant'Ansano

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The Church of the Carceri di Sant'Ansano is documented from 1441; it was used by the Contrada della Tartuca as an oratory until 1663.

 

In the gabled façade, which has undergone various alterations, above the portal is a fragmentary fresco of the Madonna and Child with Saint Ansano and Saint Catherine of Siena, by Francesco Rustici.

 

Above it is a 15th-century oculus with a stained-glass window from the second half of the 17th century, depicting the titular saint.

 

Evidence of 15th-century decoration is found in the two frescoed panels on the left interior wall.

 

Other interesting artistic works date back to the early 17th century:

• the altarpiece of the high altar with the Trial and Martyrdom of Saint Ansanus, painted by Francesco Rustici, known as Rustichino;
• the mural paintings by Vincenzo Rustici, Francesco's father, depict God the Father Almighty and the Annunciation.

The Church of the Carceri di Sant'Ansano is documented from 1441; it was used by the Contrada della Tartuca as an oratory until 1663.

 

In the gabled façade, which has undergone various alterations, above the portal is a fragmentary fresco of the Madonna and Child with Saint Ansano and Saint Catherine of Siena, by Francesco Rustici.

 

Above it is a 15th-century oculus with a stained-glass window from the second half of the 17th century, depicting the titular saint.

 

Evidence of 15th-century decoration is found in the two frescoed panels on the left interior wall.

 

Other interesting artistic works date back to the early 17th century:

• the altarpiece of the high altar with the Trial and Martyrdom of Saint Ansanus, painted by Francesco Rustici, known as Rustichino;
• the mural paintings by Vincenzo Rustici, Francesco's father, depict God the Father Almighty and the Annunciation.

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