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The Tabernacle

Benozzo Gozzoli15th century

Palazzo Pretorio e Casa Boccaccio

Palazzo Pretorio e Casa Boccaccio
Certaldo, Italy

The tabernacle takes its name from the custom of accompanying those who were to be executed. The death sentence was marked by the tolling of the bells, and the condemned were brought to this chapel to be comforted spiritually before execution.

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  • Title: The Tabernacle
  • Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli
  • Date Created: 15th century
  • Location Created: Certaldo, Palazzo Pretorio
  • Rights: Comune Certaldo
Palazzo Pretorio e Casa Boccaccio

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