East of the Colosseu, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterno was the first church dedicated to the Holy Redeemer. It symbolized the triumph over paganism and recieved the title "Mother and Head of all the churches in the city and around the world". It is the cathedral of Rome. A group of us visited the area Saturday afternoon. The interior nave and aisles were designed by Borromini, the great baroque architect. The baptistry was also built by Constantine. Quick representational and analytical watercolors are fun when you have the day to spend experimenting.
