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Light Instruments: Stained Glass on the Drum
How stained glass modulates color and mood inside the cathedral, and what to look for.
6/12/2025
8 min read
Light is a material. The drum’s windows make it sing.
Notes
- Color and mood variations by time of day.
- How glass interacts with fresco and marble.
- Quiet moments near the crossing.
Where to Stand
- Near the crossing for layered light.
- Along the nave for color gradients.
- Side chapels for quiet observation.
Bottom line: The dome’s drum teaches you to see time in color.
About the Author
Florence Art Guide
I put this guide together to make your Duomo day simple, insightful, and full of quiet moments — the kind that stay with you.
Tags
Stained Glass
Light
Drum
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