Scrovegni Chapel Exterior

exterior of the The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is one of the most significant monuments of early 14th-century Italy. Located in Padua, near Venice, it was commissioned by the wealthy banker Enrico Scrovegni

The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is one of the most significant monuments of early 14th-century Italy. Located in Padua, near Venice, it was commissioned by the wealthy banker Enrico Scrovegni. The relatively simple, unadorned brick-face exterior contrasts sharply with the stunning artistic program within.