The Basilica of San Domenico

The Basilica’s Masterpieces

  • In addition to the works dedicated to Saint Catherine the basilica houses a number of paintings, some of which are genuine masterpieces of the Sienese art world. Along the nave’s right wall, just before the transept, there is the beautiful painting on board with The Nativity of Jesus in the centre (1495-1500) ascribed to Francesco di Giorgio Martini, but partly made by Bernardino Fungai and by . . .