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The Tabernacle of the Visitation

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  • The Tabernacle of the Visitation exhibited in the new Museum in Castelfiorentino.
  • The Expulsion of Joachim, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Joachim’s Dream, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Dream of Joachim, detail of the shepherds, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Upper register of the rear façade of the Tabernacle of the Visitation depicting Encounter of Joachim and Anne near the Porta Aurea (Golden Gate), Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Encounter of Joachim and Anne near the Porta Aurea (Golden Gate), Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Encounter of Joachim and Anne near the Porta Aurea (Golden Gate), detail of the city, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • View of Castelfiorentino town walls.
  • Church of St. Lawrence, Castelfiorentino.
  • Upper register of the rear façade of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Detail of painted architectural elements, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Nativity of the Virgin, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Mary at the Temple, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Marriage of the Virgin, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin, extrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, intrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, intrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, intrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, intrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Evangelists and Doctors of the Church, intrados of the Tabernacle of the Visitation, detail, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Nativity of Christ, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Adoration of the Magi, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • The Madonna and Child Enthroned between the Saints Paul, Lawrence, Stephen and Peter who are standing and Saints Francis and Claire Kneeling, Tabernacle of the Visitation, Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino.
  • Chapel of the Visitation, Castelfiorentino.
  • Commemorative plaque affixed when the chapel was built to protect the frescos (1872).
  • Commemorative plaque affixed to the chapel of the Tabernacle of the Visitation (1983).
  • Interior of the Chapel of the Visitation, Castelfiorentino.
  • Interior of the Chapel of the Visitation, Castelfiorentino.
  • Transfer of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos from storage at the Florentine Fine Art Superintendence to Castelfiorentino (1980s).
  • Transfer of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos from storage at the Florentine Fine Art Superintendence to Castelfiorentino (1980s).
  • Movement of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos to Castelfiorentino Library (1980s).
  • Movement of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos to Castelfiorentino Library (1980s).
  • Damage to the Tabernacle of the Visitation caused by salt deposits in the plaster due to high levels of dampness.
  • Restoration of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos in the 1980s.
  • The Tabernacle of the Visitation exhibited in Castelfiorentino Library.
  • The Tabernacle of the Visitation exhibited in Castelfiorentino Library.
  • The Tabernacle of the Visitation dismantled for its transfer from Castelfiorentino Library to the Benozzo Gozzoli Museum (October 2008).
  • The Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos packed for their transfer from Castelfiorentino Library to the Benozzo Gozzoli Museum (October 2008).
  • Removal of the Tabernacle of the Madonna of the Cough frescos from Castelfiorentino Library (November 2008).
  • Transfer of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos to the Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino (November 2008).
  • Transfer of the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos to the Benozzo Gozzoli Museum, Castelfiorentino (November 2008).
  • The 15 days of the scene depicting Encounter of Joachim and Anne near the Porta Aurea (Golden Gate), Tabernacle of the Visitation, Castelfiorentino.
  • Film of organic substance attributable to a polishing treatment applied to the Tabernacle of the Visitation frescos.
  • Small, dark, roundish marks on the frescos of the Tabernacle of the Visitation.
  • Final cleaning of the frescos with cotton balls soaked in demineralised water.
  • Final stage of restoration of the painted images with watercolours, using the chromatic selection method in the gaps and tone-lowering in all areas damaged by abrasion or vandalism or where the painted surface had simply been lost.
  • Final stage of restoration of the painted images with watercolours, using the chromatic selection method in the gaps and tone-lowering in all areas damaged by abrasion or vandalism or where the painted surface had simply been lost.