Church of the Gesù, Rome, Italy

Main nave and altar. High altar (neo-classical pediment) designed by Antonio Sarti. IHS aureole sculpted by Rinaldo Rinaldi. Angels kneeling are by Francesco Benaglia and Filippo Gnaccarini. Vault of the apse fresco "Glory of the Mystical Lamb" by Baciccia, AKA Giovanni Battista Gaulli.

8 / 14

Main nave and altar. High altar (neo-classical pediment) designed by Antonio Sarti. IHS aureole sculpted by Rinaldo Rinaldi. Angels kneeling are by Francesco Benaglia and Filippo Gnaccarini. Vault of the apse fresco "Glory of the Mystical Lamb" by Baciccia, AKA Giovanni Battista Gaulli.

20170621-DSC_0635-Pano

Angels Antonio Sarti Apse Arch Architecture Argentina Art Baciccia Baroque Baroque style Basilica Benaglia Capalti Chiesa Chiesa del Gesu Church Circumcision Crossing Dome Gaulli Gesu Gesù Gnaccarini High altar Holy Holy Name IHS IHS aureole Jesuits Jesus Most Jesus Mystical Nave Rinaldi Rinaldo Rinaldi Rome Saint Sarti altar altarpiece barrel barrel vault calotte ceiling conch figures fresco frescoed glory halfdome interior lamb semidome tabernacle vault