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Barley sugar column from the Baldacchino with laurel leaves and putti chasing bees
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Barley sugar column from the Baldacchino with laurel leaves and putti chasing bees
XJL158469 Barley sugar column from the Baldacchino with laurel leaves and putti chasing bees, 1633 (bronze) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); St. Peter s, Vatican City; (add.info.: columns supporting a bronze canopy over the high altar; Barberini bees symbolic of the Barberini family; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23225404
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This print showcases the exquisite Barley sugar column from the Baldacchino, a masterpiece created by the renowned Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The photograph captures every intricate detail of this ornate and baroque architectural wonder located in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. The spiral form of the column is truly mesmerizing, drawing our eyes upward towards its pinnacle adorned with laurel leaves and putti chasing bees. These Barberini bees hold great symbolic significance as they represent the powerful Barberini family. Bernini's mastery is evident in his ability to seamlessly blend sculpture and architecture into a harmonious whole. The bronze canopy supported by these columns serves as a grand centerpiece over the high altar, adding an air of majesty and reverence to this sacred space. As we delve deeper into this image, we are transported back in time to 1633 when Bernini completed this remarkable piece. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring; every leaf meticulously crafted, every curve perfectly executed. This print not only captures an extraordinary work of art but also invites us to appreciate the rich history and cultural heritage that lies within Italy's artistic legacy. It serves as a testament to Bernini's genius and reminds us of the enduring beauty found within religious architecture throughout centuries past.
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