Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo

Sant'Andrea Apostolo in Spello combines a medieval Franciscan foundation with Renaissance painting and the memory of Blessed Andrea Caccioli. Its principal altarpiece connects the church with Pinturicchio's work in the town.

Why it matters

The church represents both the early Franciscan presence in Spello and the artistic patronage of later centuries. The altarpiece also records the collaborative practice of Renaissance workshops.

What to notice

The Madonna and Saints in the right transept is associated with Pinturicchio and Eusebio da San Giorgio, who helped complete the work. A Crucifix is attributed to the school of Giotto. The remains of Andrea Caccioli, a follower of Francis from Spello, are preserved in a gilded wooden urn. The single-nave interior reflects later alterations to the medieval building.

Context and history

The site is documented in 1025. The Franciscans acquired it in 1253 and developed the church and convent. Renaissance painting and seventeenth-century alterations added further layers. Restoration in 1913 and renewed Franciscan involvement in the later twentieth century continued the adaptation of this long-established religious complex.