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 building features

The image shows a highly dynamic, undulating Baroque facade with alternating concave and convex curves, Corinthian columns, and deeply recessed niches. This is a hallmark of Roman Baroque architecture designed by Francesco Borromini.

Match the building to the correct name

This specific facade belongs to the church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (also known as San Carlino) in Rome, Italy, built between 1638 and 1646.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• Option (a) "Church of San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane" is the correct, standard name of the building.
• Option (b) misspells the name as "Santa Carla".
• Option (c) truncates the name 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