Drawing, Facade with the Arms of Pope Benedict XIII, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Rome, Italy, 18th century (CH 18541177)

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Drawing, Facade with the Arms of Pope Benedict XIII, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Rome, Italy, 18th century (CH 18541177)

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Elevation of the facade of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. Upon the ends of the volutes in the second floor two angels are sitting; upon the couped pediment beside the escutcheon at left, allegorical sculpture of "Faith" (or "Religion") with the tablets of the law and a burning flame upon the head, at right St. Magdalene; above the middle of the central door, upon a console, a lying dog with a burning candle in his mouth. Commission for the Dominican Order.

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1750
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Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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