1640
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The Roman numeral for this year is MDCXL.
[edit] Events
- 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.
[edit] Births
[edit] Deaths
- Cavaliere d'Arpino, artist
- Peter Paul Rubens, artist
