San Lorenzo in Lucina


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Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi
(Cappella Mariscotti)
The chapel is dedicated to SS Francis of Assisi and Giacinta Mariscotti. The latter was a nun of the family who patronized this chapel, hence the dedication. The interior was originally designed and decorated by Simon Vouet, a disciple of Caravaggio, in 1624. The frescoes on either side of the altar are by Francesco Manno (1807) showing St. Peter and St. Paul. Below the frescoes are bronze bas-relief sculptures showing their respective martyrdom.

Related links:  Giacinta Mariscotti (1585-1640)
Simon Vouet (1590-1649)
Francesco Manno (1754-1831)

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