Santa Maria in Trastevere

Date: ca. 340 CE-1143
Image View Description: Interior: View of Altemps Chapel (left of apse)
Creator: Julius I, Pope (Ancient Roman pope, patron, 337-352 CE)
Work Type: architecture
Style/Period: Medieval
Culture: Italian
Location: Rome (Italy)
Notes: Altemps Chapel was designed by Martino Longhi the Elder in 16th century, and has the Madonna of Mercy, 6th-7th century icon of madonna and child originally venerated in the streets of Trastevere. The frescos and stucco are by Pasquale Cati, dated to 1588
Image Source: Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University
Photographer: Gina Ciancone
Record ID: 1213_rome2012_santamariatrastevere_vr_012


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