On March 25, which is the feast of Annunciation, sunlight enters the building through the window on the entrance wall. It lights up the Final Judgement, especially the area between Scrovegni and the model of the chapel, showing a divine sign of approval for Scrovegni’s gift. Scrovegni’s offering was made with the intention of obtaining absolution for his sin of usury and through the different frescoes in the chapel clear cut differences between the properties of good and evil are depicted. In the final painting, the Final Judgement, the consequences of choosing one path over the other are shown. If you have chosen a life of sin, then you will find yourself suffering in hell for the rest of eternity. Choosing a life of virtues by following the catholic church’s moral code will result in a glorious eternal life. Although, Scrovegni chose a life of sin, like the individuals to the left of Christ in the Final Judgement painting, he no longer wishes to continue on the path of evil. He seeks forgiveness and to make amends for his erroneous and sinful ways. The Virgin Mary’s acceptance of his gift indicates the end of his quest for forgiveness and the beginning of his path to
On March 25, which is the feast of Annunciation, sunlight enters the building through the window on the entrance wall. It lights up the Final Judgement, especially the area between Scrovegni and the model of the chapel, showing a divine sign of approval for Scrovegni’s gift. Scrovegni’s offering was made with the intention of obtaining absolution for his sin of usury and through the different frescoes in the chapel clear cut differences between the properties of good and evil are depicted. In the final painting, the Final Judgement, the consequences of choosing one path over the other are shown. If you have chosen a life of sin, then you will find yourself suffering in hell for the rest of eternity. Choosing a life of virtues by following the catholic church’s moral code will result in a glorious eternal life. Although, Scrovegni chose a life of sin, like the individuals to the left of Christ in the Final Judgement painting, he no longer wishes to continue on the path of evil. He seeks forgiveness and to make amends for his erroneous and sinful ways. The Virgin Mary’s acceptance of his gift indicates the end of his quest for forgiveness and the beginning of his path to