St Philip Neri
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
- Creative period: Mature Baroque
- Keywords: faith guidance mentorship, religious symbolism, st philip neri sculpture
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Quick Facts
- Title: St Philip Neri
- Year: 1636
- Movement: Baroque
- Artistic style: Classical idealism
- Artist: Alessandro Algardi
- Subject or theme: Religious piety