San Giovanni in Fonte


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The font has an elaborate bronze cover with gilt detailing by Ciro Ferri 1689. This has two reliefs, this one is The Baptism of Constantine, which is based on an erronious legend that Constantine was baptised here. The relief on the opposite side in The Baptism of Christ.

Related links:  Ciro Ferri (1634-1689)

(Photo borrowed from internet)
© Florian Decker