Church of Saint John the Baptist (Belém)
| Church of Saint John the Baptist | |
|---|---|
| Igreja de São Joãozinho | |
Igreja de São João Batista | |
Church facade | |
| 01°27′27″S 48°30′10″W / 1.45750°S 48.50278°W | |
| Location | Belém, Pará Brazil |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Giuseppe Antonio Landi |
| Architectural type | Baroque |
| Completed | 1777 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Belém do Pará |
The Church of Saint John the Baptist (Portuguese: Igreja de São João Batista), also known as the Igreja de São Joãozinho, is a colonial temple located in Líbano Square, also known as Largo de São João, in the city of Belém, in the Brazilian state of Pará. Built in the Baroque style and designed by the Italian Giuseppe Antonio Landi, the small church has an irregular octagonal nave and a central dome. The building is protected by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN).
The church has quadratura paintings, a technique exclusive to the Accademia di Belle Arti, a school located in Bologna, Landi's hometown. There were three canvases by the artist Francisco Figueiredo, but one of them has disappeared. The two that still remain depict the pilgrimage and beheading of the Saint John. Another peculiarity are the pictures depicting illusionary architecture, similar to altarpieces.