Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza

Exterior: View from South side of inner courtyard

Creator

Italian
architect
1599-1667
Date

1642-1660

Location

Geographic Coordinates
41.897994, 12.474297
Measurements
L.: 27m, W.: 26m

Work Type

Notes

Church dedicated to Saint Yves was already here in the 14th century in the palace of the University of Rome, “La Sapienza.” When the design was commissioned from Borromini he adapted the original form and merged the curved facade of the church with the courtyard.

Style/Period

Culture

Subject

Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza (Church: Rome, Italy)
Sapienza University di Roma
Photographer
Image Source

Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University

Image Date
12-Mar