Friday, 30 August 2019

Basillica di Sant ‘Andrea della Valle Rome

Also known as the Church of St Andrew of the Valley, this church is a minor basilica in Rione of Sant'Eustachio.
This church can be found in the Piazza Vidoni at the intersection of the Vittorio Emanuele (facing facade) and Corso Rinascimento.


The fresco decoration of Sant’ Andrea’s lavish dome was completed by two artists: Giovanni Lanfranco and Domenichino and which set the standard for such decorations in the future. Within the chapels find statues of Rachel and Leah, depictions of the Pieta and the Madonna.
Within, admire friezes and sculptures by Fontana, Raggi (a mentor of Bernini) and Strozzi.

Ceiling frescoes in the Church of St Andrew of the Valley

Painting in the chapel of Sant' Andrew della Valle

Cupola within the Church of St Andrew, Rome

Facade of the Church of St Andrew of the Valley, Rome

Painting within the chapel of St Andrew of the Valley

Floor plan of the Basillica of St Andrew of the Valley