Helena of Constantinople (Ancient Roman empress, patron, 246-330 CE)
Style/Period
Baroque
Culture
Ancient Roman
Culture 2
Italian
Location
Rome (Italy)
Notes
Built around the chapel of Empress Helen, mother of Constantine the Great. Many restorations throughout the years have been done and current baroque appearance is owed to Benedict XIV. Known to have housed many passion relics (true cross, etc.)
Image Source
Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University