Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

Date: ca. 325 CE; ca. 1750 (current appearance)
Image View Description: Interior: View from nave
Creator: Helena of Constantinople (Ancient Roman empress, patron, 246-330 CE)
Style/Period: Baroque
Culture: Ancient Roman
Culture: 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
Photographer: Caleb Smith
Record ID: 1213_rome2012_santacroce_vr_001


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