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Church of Santi Giovanni e Reparata, Lucca: detail of the decoration of the dome of the chapel of Sant'Ignazio with fresco decoration by Giovanni Marracci

RIBA Ref No RIBA136342
Architect/DesignerMartelli, Domenico (1650-1718)
Marracci, Giovanni (1637-1704)
Artist/PhotographerValinsky, David
CountryItaly
CityLucca
Subject Date1700
Image Date2018
ViewInterior | Worm's-eye
StyleRomanesque
MediumDigital image
Library ReferenceValinsky 20180419 Lucca Santi Giovanni e Reparata-13
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoColour
CreditDavid Valinsky / RIBA Collections
SubjectInterior decoration ; Domes ; Chapels ; Churches
NOTES: The church was built in 1160-1187 incorporating the remains of the early 4th-5th century church on the site and traces of a Roman house and baths. The front facade (not seen) was erected in 1589. The chapel of Sant'Ignazio was added on the left hand side by the architect Domenico Martelli. It was begun in 1692 and finished in the early years of the 18th century.
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