Church of San Pietro in Montorio

• Built to commemorate the spot where St. Peter was crucified (which turned out to be the wrong spot)
• It was rebuilt in 1481 (during the Renaissance), one of the only renaissance style buildings in Rome because not much was being built then
• Sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel of Spain
• All churches in Rome were built to be seen in natural light or candle light
• Raimondi Chapel
• Sculpted by Bernini (1598-1860)
• Commissioned by the Raimondi family
• Well known for its use of natural light, creates dramatic effect
• Chiara Scuro (Light Dark) Effect
• Sculpture is the way light hits a surface

• Franciscan
• Tombs
• Cherub blowing out taper
• Cherub turning away, doesn't want to look in tomb
• Relief of the resurrection 
• Heart on fire--baroque symbol of passionate life

• Relief narrative (Carnival-->Ash Wednesday-->Entombment)
• Frescos
• Coat of arms of Spanish kings
• Sybils--equivalent of prophets in ancient mythology
• The Flagellation of Christ
• Artist: Piambo
• Shows off his knowledge of the human body
• Took 7 years to complete
• Fresco="fresh," painted on wet plaster
• better color retention
• lasts longer
• shows skill of artist
• Trompe L'oeil="teasing of the eye," through paint on a flat surface, make it look like something it isn't
• Painting of Veronica and Jesus by Flemish artist van Beuren

• Tombs of Irish princes
• Tempetto
• Built on spot believed to be where St. Peter was crucified
• Harmony, symmetry, great example of renaissance art