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St. Cecilia in Glory
Date: 1721-1724
Artist: Sebastiano Conca
• The ceiling was commissioned by Cardinal Acquaviva and his coat of arms is found twice
• The painting connects St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with the organ. This is actually due to a misreading of her 5th century Acta which spoke of instruments (organis) present on her wedding day
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