Temple of Fortuna Virilis, now St. Mary of Egypt 1641

Curator: Look at this architectural print, a rendering of the Temple of Fortuna Virilis, now the Church of St. Mary of Egypt. Editor: It feels so…orderly. Rigid, even. All those identical columns. Curator: Giacomo Lauro produced this image, capturing the temple’s facade. The image itself speaks volumes about the building's evolution and appropriation. Editor: Right, because it’s not just a pretty picture of some old building, it's about power, isn't it? The shifting cultural narratives. Fortuna Virilis to St. Mary of Egypt. The patriarchal forces at play. Curator: Precisely. A fascinating glimpse into how sacred spaces are repurposed and recontextualized over time. Editor: It definitely gives me something to think about regarding the layers of meaning embedded within architecture.