This
church is also known as the Church of St Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius,
and which is found in the Via del Caravita. It is as titular church dedicated
to Sant’ Ignazio who founded the Society of Jesus and the Roman College.
It
has a superb ceiling fresco dedicated to St Ignatius going to paradise in Fra
Andrea Pozzo’s trompe l'œil style, (meaning a three-dimensional effect).
Reuben’s influence can be seen here. A mirror has been angled in the church in order to view the ceiling frescoes without straining the neck.
The celestial dome above the Baroque altar mesmerizes with odd effects.
The celestial dome above the Baroque altar mesmerizes with odd effects.
Admire
works also by Le Gros, Bracci and Ludovisi (a student of Bernini). The church
is known for its elaborate nativities.
Other Roman churches to visit
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| Andrea Pozzo fresco in St Ignatius |
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| Chapel in St Ignatius |
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| Display in St Ignatius Church Rome |
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| Frieze in St Ignatuis |
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| Painting in St Ignatius Church |
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| Frescoes in St Ignatius by Andrea Pozzo |
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| Facade of St Ignatius Church Rome |
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| St Ignatius of Loyola altar frescoes by Andrea Pozzo |
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| Chapel for confessions in St Ignatius |
