the painted apse by cristoforo casolani, in the church of santa maria ai monti, in rome, italy.

altar apostle apse architecture art ascension assumption baroque basilica benedict blessed cardinalatial casolani catholicism ceiling chiesa christ christianity church colorful cortona cristoforo cross decoration dedicated dei detail dome facade faith fresco god gold golden heaven holy interior italia italy jesus joseph labre landmark main maria mary miracle monti monument nave new nuova organ ornate paint painting pietro pipe religion roma rome saint santa square stucco titular vallicella vault virgin