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| building_name = Church of San Silvestro |
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| location = [[Venice]], Italy |
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| architect = [[Giovanni Meduna]] and [[Giuseppe Sicher]] (facade) |
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The church is located in the business district of [[Rialto]]. Originally in the 12th century, it was under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch of Grado. After rebuilding, it was reconsecrated in 1422, and in 1485, it merged with the ''Oratory of Santa Maria dei Patriarchi e di Ognissanti''. The church was entirely rebuilt by 1843, using designs by [[Giovanni Meduna]]. The facade is modern, and was completed in 1909 by [[Giuseppe Sicher]]. The baroque ceiling is painted by [[Ludovico Dorigny]]. The altars were designed in the 19th century by Santi and decorated by the sculptor [[Giovanni Antonio Dorigo]]. The interior has four [[Renaissance]] panels, and a ''Baptism of Christ'' by [[Tintoretto]]. |
The church is located in the business district of [[Rialto]]. Originally in the 12th century, it was under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch of Grado. After rebuilding, it was reconsecrated in 1422, and in 1485, it merged with the ''Oratory of Santa Maria dei Patriarchi e di Ognissanti''. The church was entirely rebuilt by 1843, using designs by [[Giovanni Meduna]]. The facade is modern, and was completed in 1909 by [[Giuseppe Sicher]]. The baroque ceiling is painted by [[Ludovico Dorigny]]. The altars were designed in the 19th century by Santi and decorated by the sculptor [[Giovanni Antonio Dorigo]]. The interior has four [[Renaissance]] panels, and a ''Baptism of Christ'' by [[Tintoretto]]. |
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*{{cite book| first=Antonio| last=Manno| year=2004| title='''The Treasures of Venice'''| editor =The Rizzoli Art Guides| pages= pages 423–425| publisher=Rizzoli International Publications |location=300 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 |id=| authorlink=}} |
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Revision as of 03:57, 18 May 2012
| Church of San Silvestro | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Venice |
| Location | |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°26′15″N 12°20′0.29″E / 45.43750°N 12.3334139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Giovanni Meduna and Giuseppe Sicher (facade) |
| Type | Church |
| Completed | 1909 (facade) |
San Silvestro is a church building in the sestiere of San Polo of Venice.
The church is located in the business district of Rialto. Originally in the 12th century, it was under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch of Grado. After rebuilding, it was reconsecrated in 1422, and in 1485, it merged with the Oratory of Santa Maria dei Patriarchi e di Ognissanti. The church was entirely rebuilt by 1843, using designs by Giovanni Meduna. The facade is modern, and was completed in 1909 by Giuseppe Sicher. The baroque ceiling is painted by Ludovico Dorigny. The altars were designed in the 19th century by Santi and decorated by the sculptor Giovanni Antonio Dorigo. The interior has four Renaissance panels, and a Baptism of Christ by Tintoretto.
References
- Manno, Antonio (2004). The Rizzoli Art Guides (ed.). The Treasures of Venice. 300 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010: Rizzoli International Publications. pp. pages 423–425.
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