San Carlo al Corso

Santi Ambrogio e Carlo, San Carlo al Corso also, is a church in Rome. She is titular church of the Roman Catholic Church and is located on Via del Corso.

It was donated by the Fraternal Order of the Lombards ( Arciconfraternita dei Lombardi ). The reason for the construction of the church was carried out in 1610 canonization of St. Charles Borromeo.

The church is with their size, light-filled interior, the polychrome marble, gilded stucco and numerous allegorical frescoes represent one of the most outstanding baroque buildings of Rome and shines after extensive restoration work was completed several years ago, in a new light.

Architecture

Architects of the church were 1612-1619 Onorio Longhi and after his death his son Martino Longhi the Younger. The date on which he worked as an architect is unknown and only saved from 1634. Advisory role in the design were Pietro da Cortona and Francesco Borromini. Architect of the dome was erected in 1668 by Pietro da Cortona. 1684 the facade was completed according to the design Cardinal Luigi Omodei under the supervision of GB Menicucci.

The three-aisled basilica has the shape of a Latin cross, a special feature is the outpatient clinic, which runs as a continuation of the two side aisles to the chancel.

The nave

There is the fresco "The Fall of the Rebel Angels " by Giacinto Brandi About the nave. The ceiling above the side aisles are decorated with allegorical representations of virtues. The of a gilt frame and consoles bounded on four sides frescoes, however, were created by different painters, according to a uniform image program.

In the right aisle can be found:

  • " Moderation" by Paolo Albertoni
  • " Justice, peace, law and truth " by Girolamo Troppa
  • "Religion, strength, purity and chastity " by Giovanni Battista Beinaschi

In the left aisle are shown:

  • "Faith " by Luigi Garzi
  • " Mercy" by Francesco Rosa
  • "Hope and Truth" by Pio Paolini

Right transept

The altar in the right transept is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and was probably built in 1769 by Paolo Posi on behalf of Cardinal Erasmo Paravicini. Polychrome marble and gilded bronze decorate the altar. The image is a mosaic designed as a copy of a painting of Carlo Maratta, which is located in the Cybo Chapel of Santa Maria del Popolo. The marble statues on the sides of the altar represent David ( Andre Jean Lebrun ) and Judith ( by Pietro Pacilli ) represents the two biblical characters are equally ancestors and - in their devotion to God - precursor of Mary.

Left transept

In the left transept is the "Altar of the Blessed Sacrament ". This was in 1929 by Cesare Bazzani to commemorate the anniversary of Pius XI office. built. The painting " The Eternal and the praying angel " by Tommaso Luini ( called Caravaggino ) was originally issued in one of the side chapels, before it was moved to its present location. Two marble statues represent allegories of "religion" ( Eugenio Maccagnani ) and " faith" ( Guido Galli ) dar.

The Outpatient Clinic

Responsible for the architectural design of the completed around 1730 outpatient clinic was either Carlo Maratta or Giacinto Brandi. A restoration was carried out during the pontificate of Pius XI.

On the back of the main altar there is a so-called Sacellum, an altar where the heart of Saint Charles Borromeo is preserved as a relic. 1613 the relic of Milan was sent to Rome, and in a monstrance, supported by the figure of an angel and a base of crystal, issued. Above is a painting of St. Charles in adoration of the Virgin and child, which is assigned to the school by Giacinto Brandi.

The frescoes on the ceiling of the ambulatory show, similar to those of the side aisles, allegorical representations:

  • "Devotion " by Carlo Ascensi
  • " Humility, prayer, perfection and strength" by Giovanni Battista Boncore
  • "Patience, tolerance and prudence " by Fabrizio Chiari
  • " Vigilance" by Ludovico Gemignani

The Luigi Garzi created in the years 1678-1681 picture " Glory of Angels" is compared to the other frescoes rotated by 180 °, as it was originally - before Marratas image was placed over the Sacellum - should be visible from the main altar.

Works of art

The outstanding works of art of the Basilica are

  • "Glory of St. Charles and St. Ambrose ", fresco by Carlo Maratta
  • " The fall of the rebellious angels ", ceiling fresco above the nave by Giacinto Brandi
  • " The Prophecy of Saint Barnabas " by Pier Francesco Mola
  • "The Holy Olaf of Norway ", oil on canvas of Pius Welonski
  • " Cross" by J. Cornelisz Cobaert
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