# South transept \(detail\) [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [CIMABUE]() - Date: 1251-1300 - Technique: Fresco ## Commentary On the west wall of the south transept Cimabue created a system of illusionary architecture by the insertion of a perspectival console cornice between the lower and upper sections of the wall and placed loggie that provide space for half-length figures of angels. Cimabue distanced himself entirely from all the Gothic elements of the architecture. He preferred classicising ornamental forms like fluted pilasters, capitals, and cornices with acanthus decoration to the gablets, crockets, finials, and quatrefoils. ## Related artworks - [Apocalyptical Christ \(detail\)]() - [Apocalyptical Christ \(detail\)]() - [Christ Enthroned between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist \(detail\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the east cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the east cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the north cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the south cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the west cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail of the west cell\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail\)]() - [Crossing vault \(detail\)]() - [Crossing vault]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()