The Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (Church of St Mary of the Lily, presented to her by the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation) is more commonly known as Santa Maria Zobenigo after the Jubanico family who founded it in the 9th century. It is situated on the Campo Santa Maria Zobenigo, west of the Piazza San Marco in Venice. It was rebuilt by Giuseppe Sardi for the Barbaro family between 1678 and 1681 and has one of the finest Venetian Baroque facades in Venice.
The most important interior artworks are two paintings of the Evangelists by Jacopo Tintoretto in the sanctuary and the 18th century Stations of the Cross by various artists. Another painting by Tintoretto, Christ with two Saints in the north aisle, has been damaged by restoration.
Santa Maria Zobenigo is now part of the parish of San Moisč.
Last updated: 06-04-2005 11:00:41
