C10. NORTH NAVE BAYS 1, 2 TA GSV GSV
The columns and vaulting of the nave divide the space into eight North-South bays The side walls of each bay contain a window, and usually, some feature underneath. •• Shown here are the windows in Bays 1 and 2, counting from the West wall. These windows make a colourful display, but it is difficult to find much detail about them. We see that each window has 36 detailed picture panels, plus a rose configuration at the top. The great height of the windows means it is hard to actually see all the panels, and for the photographer there are problems of resolution. •• The carving below shows two panels each depicting four saints. Each saint holds a book, and the saint at right is carrying a key, making him St Peter. [Photo1 Credit: wiseguy1282005] INDEX
C11. NORTH NAVE BAYS 3, 4 TA GSV TA
Here are the North windows in Bays 3 and 4. The left hand window is quite spectacular. The painting in Bay 4 is the ‘Madonna del Latte’ (Madonna of the Milk) or ‘Madonna dell’Aiuto’. It shows the Madonna in a rather strange pose, nursing the Christ child. [Photo1 Credit: wiseguy1282005] [Photo3 Credit: Edelweiss46]
C12. NORTH NAVE BAY 5 GSV TA
This window and monument are found in North Bay 5. Pictured is the Edicola de la (monument to)Tarchetta. The sculptor was Gian Antonio Amado and the funds for the work were from Albanian leader Alessio della Tarchetta. He had no children and donated a large part of his inheritance to the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, a 600-year-old organisation established to supervise the construction of the Cathedral. •• The intruding sign at left seems to refer to the Sante Messe Museum located in the Royal Palace just South of the Cathedral. [Photo2 Credit: futtock2 1]
C13. NORTH NAVE BAYS 6, 7 TA TA
Here we have the windows and two impressive monuments in North Bays 6 and 7. •• Below the left window is the Altar of San Carlo. It shows Christ on the Cross with St John and Mary at the sides. San Carlo refers to St Charles Borromeo who was archbishop of Milan in the 16th century. •• At right is the Altar of St Joseph by Pellegrino Tibaldi. It features an altarpiece by Enea Salmeggia depicting the Marriage of the Virgin, painted in 1599. The altar is flanked by statues of Aaron and David, and the prophets stand on the tympanum. [Photo1 Credit: workto travel14] [Photo2 Credit: thomasdefise93]
C14. NORTH NAVE BAY 8 GSV TA
We come to the final bay on the North side, before the North transept. This altar contains a large painting titled ‘Perdono di sant'Ambrogio concesso all’imperatore Teodosio’ (Forgiveness of Saint Ambrose granted to Emperor Theodosius). [Photo2 Credit: Tourist603479]
C15. SOUTH NAVE GSV
We now investigate the South nave. The pattern is similar here, but with the addition of a number of confessionals.
C16. BAYS 8, 7 GSV TA X3
Below the left window is the Altar of Mary by Pellegrini. There are two floor slabs in front of the altar, commemorating Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi (1934 – 2017) and Cardinal Johannes Colombo (1902 – 1992). •• The central relief of the altar at right shows Jesus with two angels above, and surrounded by the disciples, perhaps at the Last Supper. [Photo2 Credit: Massimiliano P] [Photo3 Credit: Emily W] [Photo4 Credit: macroslacko]
C17. SOUTH NAVE BAYS 6, 5 GSV TA TA GSV GSV
In these two bays, the left altar is dedicated to St Agatha. The painting by Federico Zuccari depicts Saint Peter healing Saint Agatha, and was completed in 1597 – 1599. The altar was commissioned by Federico Borromeo. •• I can find no information about the items beneath the window at right. [Photo2 Credit: Francois T] [Photo3 Credit: Mara L]
C18. SOUTH NAVE BAYS 4, 3 TA GSV TA TA Wiki
We have now arrived at the fourth and third South bays. At left, under the window is the tomb of Marco Carelli. He was a Milanese merchant who in 1391 donated over 35,000 gold educates to build the Cathedral. The plate above his monument is dated 1394, but the tomb itself dates from 1406, and is by Filippino degli Organi; the statues were sculpted by Jacopino da Tradate. •• Below the window at right is a large tablet listing all the archbishops of Milan Cathedral. •• Along this aisle, and in other parts of the Cathedral we find these finely carved confessional booths. [Photo2 Credit: Francois T] [Photo3 Credit: Mara L]
C19. SOUTH NAVE BAYS 3, 2 GSV X3 TA TA
Now the final two South bays. Under the left window is the tomb of Archbishop Giovanni Visconti. Giovanni Visconti (1290–1354) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, who was co-ruler in Milan and lord of other Italian cities. •• Under the right window is the tomb of Ariberto da Intimiano. The crucifix is a copy of the one Ariberto used. [Photo3 Credit: betrotters] [Photo4 Credit: Pergasios]
C20. SOUTH SIDE OF WEST WALL GSV TA X3
We have now returned to the West wall, and there are interesting windows at the end of the two Southern aisles. At left is a dramatic depiction of, presumably, the Archangel Michael in action. •• I do not have an explanation for the content of the large window at right. Many features of this Cathedral seem to be poorly documented online. I do like the way the glass of these windows is partitioned into squares. [Photo2 Credit:sokolalene] [Photo3 Credit: Cynicoren] [Photo4 Credit: Massimiliano P]
C21. CROSSING TA
We now leave the nave, returning to the crossing. [Photo Credit: Cynicoren]
C23. WEST AISLE OF THE NORTH TRANSEPT GSV
Our view of the West aisle of the transept is somewhat spoiled by a large piece of machinery! We note that there is a large window on the far wall with a carved altar below. In the foreground there is some fixed seating, used to define the transept space.
C24. WESTERN NORTH WINDOW AND ALTAR OF TRANSEPT GSV GSV
The altar-piece on the North wall appears to have a sculpture of the Risen Christ as its central figure.
C25. WEST WINDOW OF NORTH TRANSEPT GSV
There is a further window on the West wall of the transept. Our view is obstructed here by a row of confessionals.
C26. MENORAH GSV
We move to the centre of the North transept where there is a very large menorah. In fact it is a Gothic-style Trivulzio candelabra, an early 13th century work of art by an anonymous Anglo-Norman master. It is shaped as a menorah, as a symbol of the passage from the Old Covenant (with the Jews) to the New Covenant (with the Christian Church).
C27. CENTRAL NORTH TRANSEPT GSV TA GSV
Beyond the ‘menorah’, a grand altar is set in an apse. The altar is entitled ‘The Altar of the Madonna of the Tree’. The Madonna of the Tree is a recurring theme in Christian art, with the tree representing life, knowledge, or relating to the Crown of Thorns. [Photo2 Credit: GabrielaSeevetal]