Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) was a leading Italian Baroque sculptor rivaling Bernini. Known for realistic portrait busts, monumental tombs like Pope Leo XI's, and classicizing style. Explore his dramatic & dignified works!
Explore Santa Maria in Vallicella, Rome! Discover Baroque masterpieces by Rubens & Pietro da Cortona, plus the legacy of St. Philip Neri. A must-see for art & history lovers! 🇮🇹⛪️