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Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi and its collection
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The Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis is a collection of sacred art. It is located in two rooms of the North Palace of the Sacred Convent of Assisi. The museum can be accessed from the first floor of the Renaissance Cloister of Sixtus IV, which is adjacent to the famous basilica that houses the remains of Saint Francis.
The F. M. Perkins Collection
Since 1986, the museum has been home to the F. M. Perkins collection. This collection includes works donated to the Order of Friars Minor Conventual by the American art critic, a Franciscan tertiary, who passed away in Assisi in October 1955. The collection features works from the 14th to the 16th century, including pieces by Beato Angelico, Garofalo, Giovanni di Paolo, Pietro Lorenzetti, Ortolano, and Sassetta.
Significant Pieces in the Collection
The museum's collection includes significant pieces from various artists. These include a Saint Francis by Beato Angelico, a Madonna Adoring the Child by Garofalo, two panels by Giovanni di Paolo and three by Pietro Lorenzetti, a Saint Sebastian by Ortolano, and a Saint Christopher by Sassetta. These works represent a range of styles and periods, providing a comprehensive overview of sacred art.
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Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi
Piazza Inferiore di S. Francesco 2
06081 Assisi