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The image depicts the highly ornate Baroque facade of the Church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, located in Rome, Italy. The view is a low-angle perspective looking upward at the building. The facade is constructed of light-colored stone, exhibiting an undulating design with engaged columns, elaborate Corinthian capitals, and complex sculptural details. Centrally positioned above the main entrance is a large cartouche bearing the Latin inscription "O CRVX AVE SPES VNICA PIIS ADVGERE GRATIAM" (Hail, O Cross, our only hope, increase grace to the pious). A dark metal cross is mounted above this inscription, flanked by numerous sculpted putti and angels. Below the inscription, a bishop's coat of arms is visible. Two large, dark green, paneled wooden doors form the main entrance, appearing closed. Above the doors, further Latin inscriptions are visible: "INDULGENTIA PLENARIA PRO VIVIS" (Plenary indulgence for the living) and "QƲOTIDIANA PERPETUA ET DEFUNCTIS" (Daily perpetual and for the deceased). A circular gold-colored element is on the right door. A small white sign with black text is affixed to the lower left door panel. Niches within the facade contain statues; one on the right depicts a robed male saint with outstretched hands. Other sculptural figures and intricate decorative carvings, including floral and architectural motifs, are distributed across the facade. Guttering is visible along the left edge of the structure. Several dark-framed windows, some with arched tops, are present on the upper levels and an adjacent building. The upper portion of the image shows a clear, light blue sky. Pigeons are observed perched on various ledges.
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D8C85
Volume
10,073
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