The dazzling and precious ogival lunette placed above the portal of the parish church façade dates back to 1926 and was produced by the San Lorenzo Furnaces and commissioned by the then parish priest Pietro Tesi. The composition of the subject is due to Tito Chini, who also draws on the rich decorative repertoire introduced by Galileo, such as the zigzag bands, small squares, polychrome lozenges, etc. However, at the center of the lunette stands the powerful and solid figure of Saint Martin of Tours, depicted in perfect frontal position and sumptuously dressed in episcopal vestments. To enrich the richness and decorative refinement of the ensemble, there are two coats of arms flanking the figure of the saint, referring to the family of the patron (on the left) and the parish of Saint Martin (on the right).
Scheda di Marco Pinelli
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Progetto Itinerario Liberty Mugello – Unione montana dei Comuni del Mugello
