Churches in rome

Church of Il Gesu in Rome

The amazing church, called Il Gesu (Italian: La chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù all'Argentina), is located in Rome, a block from Piazza Venezia, and dates back to the 16th century, the late Renaissance period. The temple is revered as the center of the Jesuit shrines belonging to the Society of Jesus. Holy relics, unique sculptures and majestic frescoes made him one of the most outstanding examples of art related to the Baroque style.

Story

The church has a baroque facade, which is unparalleled in all of Italy. Outstanding architects: Giacomo della Porta and Giacomo Vignola, designed and built the building since 1568.

The temple was erected on the site of another sanctuary, where, according to legend, Ignatius Loyola (Ignacio Lopez de Loyola), who laid the foundation for the Jesuit Order, made a prayer in front of the icon of the Mother of God. The image of the Madonna still adorns the chapel of the temple, it is located to the right of the altar. The temple was rebuilt many times, although Loyola's rooms remained untouched. Even the ceilings in them are higher than in other rooms.

An indescribable delight is caused by the corridor of Andrea Pozzo to Ile Gesu - by going into it, a tourist begins a journey in 3D space. On the surface of the floor there is a dot of pink marble, decorated with inlay. Having stood on it, a person is struck by the amazing view of an illusory perspective. It is in this place that all the picturesque as well as architectural lines of a long corridor designed by an outstanding architect meet.

Description

The most noteworthy element of the interior is grandiose ceiling painting - mural, which for the temple, Il Gesu performed in the XVII century, Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Giovanni Battista Gaulli).

The image adorns the main nave of the church basilica. Genoese artist began to paint a mural, when he was only 22 years old. The work was completed only for the fortieth anniversary of the master! The figures written in a spectacular manner create a stunning illusion that they soar in the space under the ceiling, visually casting a shadow. but in fact, the mural is painted in a single plane!

Having visited this church in Rome, you should pay attention to:

  • chapel of St. Andrew, which is decorated with stunning frescoes by Agostino Champelli;
  • murals decorating the arches of the third right chapel - painting by Federico Zuccari (Frederico Zuccari);
  • church transept designed by Pietro Cortona, right there, in the altar there is the icon "Death of Xavier" painted by Carlo Maratta in the 17th century;
  • image of St. Francesco Borgia was discharged on the altar by the Jesuit from Rome Andrea Pozzo. You can admire in chapel of the Sacred Heart (Cappella del Sacro Cuore);
  • chapel of St. Ignatius, in which stands a statue of a saint located in the left transept of the temple;
  • St. Mary's Chapellocated to the left of the main altar. It contains the icon of the Mother of Jesus dating back to the 14th century.
  • the museum operates at the temple, which stores especially valuable exhibits that are directly related to the Order of the Jesuits. Museum Hours: Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Book a visit to the museum at other times on the website of Il Gesu.

How to get there

  • Address: Via degli Astalli, 16
  • By bus No. 30, 40, 46, 62, 64, 70, 81, 87, 130F, 190F, 492, 628, 916, stop - Largo Torre Argentina (where cats live in Rome) or Plebiscito, and also on foot from Venice Square .
  • Working hours: daily, from 7:00 to 19:45, break: from 12:30 to 16:00.
  • Ticket price: Is free.
  • Site: www.chiesadelgesu.org

Watch the video: Il Gesù, including Triumph of the Name of Jesus ceiling fresco (November 2024).

Popular Posts

Category Churches in rome, Next Article

Spartacus Rebellion - Issue 5
Story

Spartacus Rebellion - Issue 5

In the previous issue, Spartak with the help of speed and tenacity took over two consular armies, but Crixus, his comrade, did not master this feat and died the death of the brave. The senate, in sorrow and hopelessness, appointed the chief responsible for resolving the gladiator issue of a citizen named Mark Licinius Crassus. At the time of the events described, the aforementioned Roman was already 43 years old, and most of all he was known for the multi-valued amounts on accounts in Swiss banks.
Read More
The Killing of Caesar, Before and After - Issue 1
Story

The Killing of Caesar, Before and After - Issue 1

44 year BC. The ruler of Dacia becomes a king with a sweet name Komosik, Cleopatra poisons Ptolemy XIV, Indo-Scythian kings conquer Gandhara. And in Rome, Mark Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longin, with their associates, inflict 23 stab wounds on Guy Julius Caesar, dictator of the Roman Republic, which Caesar cannot survive.
Read More
Morals of Ancient Rome
Story

Morals of Ancient Rome

Works of literature, sculpture, applied art tell about the customs of the inhabitants of Ancient Rome, they can be judged on the basis of preserved business and friendly letters, works of historians and philosophers. The heyday of the Strength of Ancient Rome is associated with important ideals and principles that have been brought up in every free citizen from early childhood: Fidelity to the state; Serving the community; Harmony of mind and body; The ideals of beauty and love, etc.
Read More
Roman goddess Juno Coin
Story

Roman goddess Juno Coin

The goddess Juno (Giunone) - the character of ancient Roman mythology, the patroness of marriage, family, motherhood and the feminine. According to legend, Juno was seduced by her brother Jupiter, turning into a cuckoo, they got married and began to rule together. The right hand of the goddess was her sister Minerva - the goddess of wisdom and art.
Read More