 Cappella dei Re Magi (Chapel of the Three Magi) The remarkable Cappella dei Re Magi (Chapel of the Three Magi, 1654-64), which was designed by that genius of the Baroque Francesco Borromini (1599-1667), is part of the Palazzo di Propaganda Fide. The dedication to the Magi was decided by Cardinal Barberini on the assumption that the three kings could be regarded as the first pagans who embraced the Christian faith; their conversion could therefore be considered as a symbol of those promoted by the congregation.  Chapel of the Three Magi (Cappella dei Re Magi)  Vault of the Cappella dei Re Magi Comments are closed.
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