Sagrestia Nuova
| New Sacristy | |
|---|---|
Sagrestia Nuova | |
Albumen print by Giacomo Brogi (c. 1870s) from a travel album | |
| Location | |
| Location | Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°46′30″N 11°15′13″E / 43.77500°N 11.25361°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Sacristy, sepulchre, memorial, monument |
| Style | High Renaissance |
| Date established | 1520 |
| Completed | 1533 |
The Sagrestia Nuova, also known as the New Sacristy and the Medici Chapel, is a mausoleum that stands as a testament to the grandeur and artistic vision of the Medici family. Constructed in 1520, the mausoleum was designed by the Italian artist and architect Michelangelo. Situated adjacent to the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy, the Sagrestia Nuova forms an integral part of the museum complex known as the Medici Chapels.