The
internal walls of the dome, which have recently
been restored, were frescoed between 1572 and
1579 by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574) and Federico
Zuccari (c.1540-1609) who represented a large
scene of the Final Judgement. The bell tower by
Giotto remains, together with the huge dome one
of the most striking views of the town. The famous
painter, Giotto, was in fact also the architect
of the project for the bell tower, although by
the time of his death (1337) only the lower part
had been completed. The works continued under
the direction of Andrea Pisano (c. 1290-1349)
and Francesco Talenti (not. 1325-1369) who completed
the project. |
