page_title: Church of Saint Louis of France
section_title: Cupola
hierarchical_section_title: Church of Saint Louis of France / Architecture / Cupola
caption_attribution_description: Español: Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses. Sevilla. This is a photo of a monument indexed in the Spanish heritage register of Bienes de Interés Cultural under the reference RI-51-0001201.
context_page_description: The Church of Saint Louis of France, located in the historic district of Seville, Spain, represents an example of Baroque architecture in the 18th century. The church was designed by the architect Leonardo of Figueroa and constructed between 1699 and 1730 on behalf of the Society of Jesus. Following the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain in 1835, it had different uses and was eventually deconsecrated. The building currently belongs to the Provincial Council of Seville.
context_section_description: Entering the temple from the main doors, visitors can look directly up into the dome with its large windows, offering an abundance of light.  On the dome interior opposite the entrance a representation of Religio can be seen.  The figure is flanked by a cross on the right and a palm leaf on the left - both symbols relating to the Christ figure.
  The frescos around Religio, painted by Lucas de Valdés, include symbols from both the old and new testaments, including a menorah, the Altar of Incense, the Ark of the Covenant and the Eucharist.
  The pillars supporting the dome represent eight virtues, as related to the Beatitudes.
  Starting from the figure of Religio and moving clockwise, they are:
  CHARITAS PROXIMI - Love of Neighbor; Blessed are the merciful.
  CASTITAS - Chastity; Blessed are the pure of heart.
  ORATIO - Prayer; Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
  HUMILITAS - Humility; Blessed are those who suffer persecution.
  MORTIFICATO - Mortification; Blessed are those who mourn.
  OBIENTIA - Obedience; Blessed are the meek.
  PAUPERTAS - Poverty; Blessed are the poor in spirit.
  CHARITAS DEI - Love of God; Blessed are the peacemakers.
caption: Dome interior, with Religio at upper center
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