This church , originally staffed by the Jesuit order , was commissioned by Alessandro I Pico when he was invested as Duke , and construction began in 1621 and completed in 1689 . The facade remains incomplete and presents a simple brick front . The interior however has elaborate baroque decoration in its single nave . The interiors include an almost Churrigueresque wooden altar and pulpit . The main altar also has a polychrome marble altarpiece of the '' Circumcision '' by Innocenzo Monti . By the late 18th century , the expulsion of the Jesuits from the duchy was followed soon after by the Napoleonic invasions . The convent became hospital in 19th century now houses the city library and archives and other offices . The church roof partially fell in after 2012 Northern Italy earthquakes and has been undergoing restoration
2012 Northern Italy earthquakes
2012 Northern Italy earthquakes
Church of Gesù, Mirandola