Sant’Andrea al Quirinale is a church that was completely designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1661. It was built on the Quirinal Hill.
Historical Essay
This church is an example of Baroque architecture. Bernini received the commission from Cardinal Camillo Francesco Maria Pamphili and the approval of Pope Alexander VII to build this Jesuit Church. It was the third Jesuit church built in Rome, after the Church of the Gesù and Sant’Ignazio. It was to serve the Jesuit novitiate, which was founded in 1566. (Wikipedia)
Historical Essay
This church is an example of Baroque architecture. Bernini received the commission from Cardinal Camillo Francesco Maria Pamphili and the approval of Pope Alexander VII to build this Jesuit Church. It was the third Jesuit church built in Rome, after the Church of the Gesù and Sant’Ignazio. It was to serve the Jesuit novitiate, which was founded in 1566. (Wikipedia)
One of my favorite things in the church was the Crucifix. It wasn’t in the main alter, but in the alter just to the left. It houses the tomb of King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia and Piedmont who abdicated his throne to enter the Society of Jesus and lived in the Jesuit novitiate adjacent to the church. He died in 1819.
Andrea-
ReplyDeleteGood blog. Your information is great. I didn't realize that King Charles Emmanuel IV abdicated his throne.
Very cool. I really liked this church, so it is nice to learn some more about it. Very different church than most.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, Very nice blog. It is my favorite church in Rome.
ReplyDeleteNice blog Andrea! I really like that church as well, I'm glad you decided to do it. I would have to say that I also really enjoyed the Crucifix, the detail in it was incredible.
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