The Basilica Di Santo Spirito (“Basilica of the Holy Spirit”) in Florence is another example of stunning renaissance architecture. Filippo Brunelleschi submitted designs for the building shortly before his death in 1446, fortunately, his followers finally completed the building on his behalf. Michelangelo Buonarroti, famously known for his sculpture David, studied here when only 17 years of age and was allowed to make anatomical studies on corpses from the convents hospital; in exchange he sculpted a wooden crucifix which is now displayed in the octagonal sacristy. The crucifix is particularly significant due to the fact that Christ is naked.
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Beautiful place and capture – thank you.
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