Pantheon Self-researched
Rome, Italy
Architectural style: Ancient Roman, Classical
Artworks
Annunciation Self-researched
Located in the seventh chapel of the Pantheon, this is the best-known painting in the building. The fresco depicts the traditional Annunciation scene with God in Heaven sending the dove of the Holy Spirit down to Earth, while the Archangel Gabriel kneels before Mary. It is an important example of Melozzo's Roman period.
Madonna del Sasso Self-researched
A marble statue of the Virgin and Child placed above Raphael's tomb in the third aedicule. Named "Madonna of the Rock" because Mary rests one foot on a boulder. Lorenzetto, a pupil of Raphael, created the sculpture as a close replica of the Venus Felix in the Vatican Museum, modeling the drapery after a version of the Aphrodite of Melos.
Adoration of the Shepherds Self-researched
One of two paintings by Francesco Cozza in the Chapel of St. Joseph, depicting the shepherds coming to worship the newborn Christ child in Bethlehem.
Adoration of the Magi Self-researched
Companion piece to the Adoration of the Shepherds in the Chapel of St. Joseph, depicting the three Magi presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.
Descent of the Holy Ghost Self-researched
Located on the left wall of the Chapel of the Crucifixion, this late 18th-century painting depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost.
Madonna of Mercy between St Francis and St John the Baptist Self-researched
Also known as the Madonna of the Railing, this 15th-century painting of the Umbrian school is located in the third chapel. It depicts the Madonna sheltering the faithful beneath her mantle, flanked by Saints Francis and John the Baptist.
Coronation of the Virgin Self-researched
A 15th-century fresco attributed to the Tuscan school, located in the second niche of the Pantheon. It depicts the traditional subject of Christ crowning Mary as Queen of Heaven.