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San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane

            San Carlino, as it's affectionately known by locals, is a Baroque church at the intersection of the Four Fountains on Quirinal Hill in Rome, Italy.

This church was designed by Francesco Borromini.  It was his first independent commission, and he wanted to show off his skill.  He was a former protege of Bernini -- the father of Baroque sculpture and architecture -- who had a falling out and struck out on his own.  (Borromini would live a rather long life -- 67 years -- but, suffered from depression and committed suicide in 1667 by driving his sword through his chest.)

His church here is impressive for its use of space and light.  It's tiny.  Yet when you step inside, it feels tall and airy.  As for the Baroque touches, the large oval atop the facade...that's a Baroque touch.  The designs in the cupola and use of the window to provide light...also considered Baroque.

Borromini offered to design and build the church for free (to establish himself as a "solo artist").  That was in 1630.  The church was built from 1638-41 (after monastic buildings and a cloister were built here).  In 1646, it was dedicated to Saint Charles Borromeo.

Taken on: November 27, 2023

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