MAIANO, Benedetto da
(b. 1442, Firenze, d. 1497, Firenze)

Portico

1478-82
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Santa Maria delle Grazie, Arezzo

The building of the church dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie was begun in 1449. The graceful portico was added in 1478 by Benedetto da Maiano. The portico is a masterpiece of early Renaissance lightness and grace, with seven arches resting on slender Corinthian columns.

The church is situated on the outskirts to the south of Arezzo.




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