Question

what is the name of the building pictured above?
a. church of san carlo alle quattro fontane
b. church of santa carla quattro fontane
c. church of san fontane
d. church of san carlos de medici

Explanation:

Identify the architectural style and features

The image shows a church facade characterized by a dynamic, undulating wave-like surface (alternating concave and convex shapes), giant Corinthian columns, and a highly sculptural, dramatic design typical of Roman Baroque architecture.

Match the building to its historical name

This famous facade is the Church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (also known as San Carlino) in Rome, designed by the prominent Baroque architect Francesco Borromini.

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• Option (a) "Church of San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane" is the correct historical name.
• Option (b) misspells the name as "Santa Carla".
• Option (c) truncates it to "San Fontane".
• Option (d) invents the name "San Carlos de Medici".

Answer:

• a. Church of San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane (Correct answer)
• b. Church of Santa Carla Quattro Fontane
• c. Church of San Fontane
• d. Church of San Carlos de Medici