London and Rome 2019

The east end (presbytery) of Santa Praxedes was reworked 1728-34 to respond to the Roman council of 1725 to emphasize the altar in a church. The altar is under the ciborium, which is in front of the apse and under the apse arch. Closer to us is the arch of the triumph.
The east end (presbytery) of Santa Praxedes was reworked 1728-34 to respond to the Roman council of 1725 to emphasize the altar in a church. The altar is under the ciborium, which is in front of the apse and under the apse arch. Closer to us is the arch of the triumph.
February 18, 2019
Edgar Durbin