Santa Prassede all'Esquilino

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Nave Wall Frescoes
The cycle was created by the will of Cardinal Alessandro de 'Medici between 1594 and 1596 and represents stories of passion. The cycle is an example of counter-reformist painting, it aims to bring the faithful back to the initial values of faith. Fresco cycle will be described counter-clockwise from the first bay left of the sanctuary.

1st bay on the left
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2rd bay on the left
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3rd bay on the left
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4tht bay on the left
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Counterfaçade
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4th bay on the right
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3rd bay on the right
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2nd bay on the right
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1st bay on the right
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