Science at Places of Worship in Florence

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Science at Places of Worship in Florence

Facade of the Church of Ognissanti, Florence.

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Astronomical quadrant built by Egnazio Danti, previously on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. The quadrant is currently being restored.

Equinoctial armilla built by Egnazio Danti, on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Hole of the gnomon built by Egnazio Danti, on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Hole of the gnomon built by Egnazio Danti inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Facade of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence.

Exterior of the Pazzi Chapel in the Monumental Complex of Santa Croce, Florence. One of the first examples of Renaissance architecture, by Filippo Brunelleschi.

The building of Orsanmichele seen from Via de' Lamberti, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, bas-relief depicting the saints engaged in work tied to the Art of Building, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, detail of the bas-relief depicting two saints at work: one builds a wall, while the other holds a drill and works on a column, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, detail of the bas-relief depicting two saints at work: one, with a compass and square, makes a capital, while the other sculpts a putto with a pick or mattock, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele.

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Astronomical quadrant built by Egnazio Danti, previously on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. The quadrant is currently being restored.

Equinoctial armilla built by Egnazio Danti, on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Hole of the gnomon built by Egnazio Danti, on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Hole of the gnomon built by Egnazio Danti inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

Facade of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence.

Exterior of the Pazzi Chapel in the Monumental Complex of Santa Croce, Florence. One of the first examples of Renaissance architecture, by Filippo Brunelleschi.

The building of Orsanmichele seen from Via de' Lamberti, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, bas-relief depicting the saints engaged in work tied to the Art of Building, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, detail of the bas-relief depicting two saints at work: one builds a wall, while the other holds a drill and works on a column, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele, Florence.

Tabernacle of the Four Crowned Saints, detail of the bas-relief depicting two saints at work: one, with a compass and square, makes a capital, while the other sculpts a putto with a pick or mattock, Nanni di Banco, 1408, Orsanmichele.

Facade of the Church of Ognissanti, Florence.