MAIN ALTAR ST MARY MAJOR

The canapy over the main altar is by Fuga. See pics #s 712, 715, 716. Another ornate canapy over a holy altar. Pics # 711 shows dimly mosaic of dormition (falling asleep) of Mary and Nativity Painting by F. Mancini. Pic # 712 is clearer. Around the arch behind are mosaics.