Routledge - Apostolic Iconography and Florentine Confraternities

Apostolic Iconography and Florentine Confraternities in the Age of Reform offers a deep look into the art and architectural history of Florence. This study focuses on artists and architectural complexes that have previously lacked attention in English-language scholarly publications. By examining three different confraternal organizations during a significant period in their history, the book provides a detailed analysis of their decorative programs. Each organization studied oversaw renovations that featured art centered on the apostles. For example, at the Gesu Pellegrino complex, a fresco cycle depicts the apostles in their roles as Christ's disciples and proselytizers. This work is an essential resource for those studying visual culture in early modernity and the specific religious art programs that shaped Florentine society.