Pendant (art)
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In art, a pendant is one of two paintings, statues, reliefs or other type of works of art intended as a pair. Typically, pendants are related thematically to each other and are displayed in close prox
Ancient Rome
Modern Rome
Jean-Baptiste Théodon: Triumph of Faith over Idolatry
Pierre Le Gros: Religion Overthrowing Heresy and Hatred
Church of the Gesù
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The Church of the Gesù, officially named Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù, is a church located at Piazza del Gesù in the Pigna rione of Rome, Italy. It is the mother church of the Society of Jesus.
Giacomo della Porta's façade, precursor of Baroque
Dome
Nave
Detail of ceiling showing the trompe l'oeil effect