San Vincenzo, Modena, Baroque church in Modena, Italy
San Vincenzo is a Baroque church in Modena with a long central nave, side chapels, and an elaborate facade facing the city. The interior follows architectural principles developed by the Theatine order during the 17th century.
Construction began after 1634 under architect Bartolomeo Avanzini, replacing an earlier medieval church on the same site. The building underwent major restoration following World War II damage that affected the main altar area.
The first chapel on the left holds Guercino's altarpiece of the Madonna in throne with Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus. Stolen in August 2014, it was recovered by the carabinieri in Morocco in 2017, restored, shown at the Galleria Estense in 2019, and returned here.
The church sits on Corso Canalgrande in the heart of Modena, making it accessible on foot from the city center. As an active parish church, visiting hours may align with religious services and local events.
The altarpiece in the first chapel on the left, Guercino's Madonna in throne with Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus, was stolen in August 2014 and found by the carabinieri in Morocco in 2017. After a long restoration it was shown at the Galleria Estense in 2019, then returned to the church.
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