RAINALDI, Girolamo
(b. 1570, Roma, d. 1655, Roma)

Exterior view

1620
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San Silvestro, Caprarola

Girolamo Rainaldi was active on several projects outside Rome, largely unfinished. His most successful undertaking was the Carmelite church of San Silvestro (1620; now Santa Teresa), Caprarola. Its longitudinal plan is countered by a broad transverse axis created by chapels set in the centre of the long walls. The picturesque façade is embellished with Serlian motifs.