San Luigi dei Francesi


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Chapel of St. Denis
Along the right aisle the first chapel is dedicated to St. Dionysius (Denis) of Paris. The design is unusual, for there is no altar aedicule. Rather, the altarpiece in a red and white marble frame is simply hung on the far wall, which is revetted with verde antico as if it were wallpaper. A pair of thin blind pilasters in alabaster occupy the corners.
(Plan location #15)
Related links:  Denis (3rd century)