Paintings of the basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata,Parma,Italy

Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015. Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata is a Greek-cross design Renaissance church in central Parma, Italy,one of the most important architectural examples of the city.Was built between 1521 and 1539 to preserve a miraculous image of the Virgin and child.The interior was decorated by prominent artists.Many paintings (pictured) were realized by Parmigianino.