St Philip NeriAlessandro Algardi · 1636
Marble- Sculpture
- Baroque
1636
Santa Maria in Vallicella
Alessandro Algardi (1598 – 1654)
Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) was a leading Italian Baroque sculptor rivaling Bernini. Known for realistic portrait busts, monumental tombs like Pope Leo XI's, and classicizing style. Explore his dramatic & dignified works!
Santa Maria in Vallicella (Rome, Italy)
Explore Santa Maria in Vallicella, Rome! Discover Baroque masterpieces by Rubens & Pietro da Cortona, plus the legacy of St. Philip Neri. A must-see for art & history lovers! 🇮🇹⛪️
About this artwork
- Title: St Philip Neri
- Artist: Alessandro Algardi
- Year: 1636
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Santa Maria in Vallicella
- Movement: Baroque
- Medium type: Sculpture
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: religious art, sculptural composition, xvii century art
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Dramatic lighting, sculptural realism
- Subject or theme: Religious piety
- Medium: Marble Sculpture
- Title: St Philip Neri
- Artistic style: Classical idealism
Questions & Answers
What is the luminance of "St Philip Neri" by Alessandro Algardi?
The luminance recorded for "St Philip Neri" by Alessandro Algardi is gentle luminance.
Where is "St Philip Neri" by Alessandro Algardi on display today?
You can see the original "St Philip Neri" at the Santa Maria in Vallicella, Rome, Italy.
What kind of piece is "St Philip Neri"?
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