Foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The patrician reveals his dream to Pope Liberius (detail), Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

The work, which is inspired by the founding of the basilica di santa maria maggiore in rome, represents the moment when the patrician john communicated to pope liberius the dream he had had in relation to the founding of said temple. Object Type: painting. Date: between circa 1664 and circa 1665. Dimensions: height: 230.5 cm (90.7 in); width: 523 cm (17.1 ft). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museo del Prado. El papa Liberio. Detalle del cuadro El patricio revela su sueño al papa Liberio