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'''San Silvestro''' is a church building in the sestiere of [[San Polo]] of [[Venice]], northern Italy. |
'''San Silvestro''' is a church building in the sestiere of [[San Polo]] of [[Venice]], northern Italy. |
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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 has paintings by [[Ludovico Dorigny]]. The altars were designed in the 19th century by Santi and decorated by the sculptor [[Giovanni Antonio Dorigo]]. |
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 has paintings by [[Ludovico Dorigny]]. The altars were designed in the 19th century by Santi and decorated by the sculptor [[Giovanni Antonio Dorigo]]. |
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The interior has four [[Renaissance]] panels, and a ''Baptism of Christ'' by [[Tintoretto]]. |
The interior has four [[Renaissance]] panels, and a ''Baptism of Christ'' by [[Tintoretto]]. |
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Revision as of 15:05, 28 November 2013
| 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, northern Italy.
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 has paintings 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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