Oratory of San Nicola da Tolentino, Vicenza

The initial construction of the Oratory of San Nicola da Tolentino took place between 1505 and 1681, with Carlo Bottiron completing the project.

The construction of the facade was finalized in 1678, allowing the public to view the oratory, characterized by four pilasters in Corinthian order.

Construction of a home for the venerable confraternity of the saint began in 1505 and was completed by 1681, when the facade was finished (attributed to Carlo Bottiron).

The interior has a number of canvases based upon events and miracles in the life of San Nicola, many inserted in niches in the wall; works include: Three statues inside were completed in 1679 by Francesco Pozzo, including a "Madonna and child", "Saint Augustine and Nicola".

The central band features paintings on the themes of Meditation (a man looks up, while two women observe a skull on the ground) and Charity (a woman holds a cross and chalice).

The sixteenth century Oratorio di San Nicola da Tolentino, Vicenza