Gian Lorenzo (or Gianlorenzo) Bernini (UK: / b ɛər ˈ n iː n i /, US: / b ər ˈ-/; Italian: [ˈdʒan loˈrɛntso berˈniːni]; Italian Giovanni Lorenzo; 7 December 1598 – 28 November 1680) was an Italian sculptor and architect.

Feb 11, 2025 · Gian Lorenzo Bernini (born December 7, 1598, Naples, Kingdom of Naples [Italy]—died November 28, 1680, Rome, Papal States) was an Italian artist who was perhaps the greatest sculptor of the 17th century and an outstanding architect as well.

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Bernini extreme religious piety and focus on emotional expressionism in his sculptures perfectly embodied the Baroque period.

From his early days as a child prodigy until his death in 1680 at the age of 82, Gian Lorenzo Bernini remained unchallenged as the foremost sculptor of his time. His dynamic and exuberant style perfectly embodies the baroque period, of which he has become the symbol.

Oct 1, 2003 · Gian Lorenzo Bernini dominated the Roman art world of the seventeenth century, flourishing under the patronage of its cardinals and popes while also challenging contemporary artistic traditions. His sculptural and architectural projects reveal an innovative interpretation of subjects, use of forms, and combination of media.

Feb 15, 2021 · This is a list of the most famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculptures, the epitome of Baroque sculptures that were created in the 17th century.

Oct 24, 2024 · Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a multifaceted artist. He is mostly known as a sculptor and architect, but he was also a painter and a city planner. He didn’t invent Baroque but he was groundbreaking and strongly affected the art of his time. The biggest name of Roman Baroque, he brought to his sculptures movement and sensuality never seen before.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini: The Sculptor of the Roman Baroque. 2nd ed. London, 1966. Stay connected Learn more about our exhibitions, news, programs, and special offers.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. Gasp! Stone floats and light pours down from—where, exactly? Bernini creates a theatre for spiritual experience.