Chigi Chapel in Siena Cathedral
Bernini, Gian Lorenzo
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Alternative Title
Cappella Chigi
Date
1659-1662Description
Reliefs in the wall: relief in marble to the right of the altar arch, depicting the Virgin with Child; The chapel is also known as the Cappella del Voto and was built for Alexander VII Chigi, Pope in 1659-1662.
Type of Work
chapel (room or structure)Subject
rulers and leaders, Baroque
Rights
Rights Statement
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