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Canons' Chapel

Artist: Carlo Maderno

• The Canons' Chapel was designed by Maderno

Artist: Pietro Bianchi (original)

Date: Mosaic copy

• The altarpiece is Immaculate Conception with Saints. The saints are Anthony of Padua, Francis of Assisi, and John Chrysostom

• In 1626 the relics of St. John Chrysostom (347-407), patriarch of Constantinople and doctor of the church, were put under the altar

• In front of the altar, on the floor, is an inscription noting the tomb of Pope Clement XI (1700-1721) who established the Vatican Museum

• The ceiling stucco is by G. Caslani and S. D'Aria

• The choir stalls (1622-1644) are designed by Bernini

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