The Roman numeral for this year is MDCXL.

EventsEdit

• Gian Lorenzo Bernini made the high altar at San Lorenzo in Damaso .
• Construction of the Chapel of St Knud in Santa Maria in Traspontina started.
• San Giovanni Calibita is built.

BirthsEdit

DeathsEdit

• Cavaliere d'Arpino, artist
• Peter Paul Rubens, artist