San Giuseppe dei Falegnami

Il complesso dell'arciconfraternita e dell'universita dedite all'arte del legno

edited by Antonio Russo

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Extent: 220 pages

Publisher: L’ERMA di Bretschneider

Subjects: Architecture, Art & Art History, Early Modern & Renaissance Studies

Series: Ecclesiae Urbis

Language: Italian

Paperback (Published)

(August 2025)

ISBN: 9788891327918

7.83 x 9.41 inches

Price: $139.00

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A distinct line of both physical and conceptual “continuity with antiquity” connects the architectural developments above the Carcer Tullianum (later known as Mamertino) to the creation of the San Giuseppe dei Falegnami complex, which is the subject of the volume. Situated on the eastern slope of the Capitoline Hill, adjacent to the Arch of Septimius Severus, the church’s position established it as a significant focal point within the visual landscape of the Roman Forum prior to the construction of the Santi Luca e Martina church. This volume delves into the history of both the architectural complex and the institutions that promoted its construction and sustained its presence over the ensuing four centuries. The study uncovers an artistic process beginning in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, in which the visions of different actors merged with the contributions of numerous artists.

  • Edited by Antonio Russo