Giovanni Bernini Collection

Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804

Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1615. Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1615

Putti Carrying the Cross (recto); Studies of a Hand (verso), 1672/75. Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Putti Carrying the Cross (recto); Studies of a Hand (verso), 1672/75

Interior of St. Peter's - the Pope at the Grand Altar, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of St. Peter's - the Pope at the Grand Altar, 1850. Pius IX returns to Rome:..he was met by the Sacred College, who accompanied him up the nave to the altar of confession

The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909. Large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy over the high altar of St

The great altar with its baldachin, St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The great altar with its baldachin, St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. The monumental bronze baldachin shelters the papal altar and the relics of St Peter

Statue of Constantine, 1704-1742. Creator: Francesco Faraone Aquila
Statue of Constantine, 1704-1742

Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787

Head of a man wearing a feathered cap (possibly Bernini, possibly a self portrait... ca
Head of a man wearing a feathered cap (possibly Bernini, possibly a self portrait), from the series of Large Oriental Heads, ca. 1645-1650

View of the palace of the illustrious Barberini family on the Quirinal Hill, desi... ca
View of the palace of the illustrious Barberini family on the Quirinal Hill, designed by Cavaliere Bernini, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1750-1759

David Strangling the Lion, 1631. Creator: Claude Mellan
David Strangling the Lion, 1631. After Gian Lorenzo Bernini

The Hermaphrodite, ca. 1861. Creator: Robert MacPherson
The Hermaphrodite, ca. 1861

Interior of Saint Peters, ca. 1758. Creator: Hubert Robert
Interior of Saint Peter s, ca. 1758

A Colonnade in Ruins. Creator: Hubert Robert
A Colonnade in Ruins

Rome, the Eternal City, E. from St. Peters dome, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Rome, the Eternal City, E. from St. Peters dome, c1909. View of St Peters Square in Vatican City, Rome designed with Doric colonnades by Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Bernini, (1598-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bernini, (1598-1680), 1830. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Italian sculptor and architect, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture

Roma - Palacae of Montecitorio, 1910
Roma - Palace of Montecitorio, 1910. Seat of the Italian Parliament. Originally built for Prince Ludovisi by Bernini. The Palazzo Montecitorio is a palace in Rome

Roma - Piazza di Spagna, 1910. Palace of Propaganda and Column of the Immaculate Conception. Column of the Immaculate Conception (Italian)

Part of the colonnade at St Peters Square, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Part of the colonnade at St Peters Square, Rome, Italy, 1927. St Peters Square, the open space in front of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City

Part of the colonnade at St Peters Square, Rome, Italy, c1926 (1927). Artist: Eugen Poppel
Part of the colonnade at St Peters Square, Rome, Italy, c1926 (1927). St Peters Square, the open space in front of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City

The Vatican Palace from St Peters Square, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Vatican Palace from St Peters Square, Rome, Italy. St Peters Square was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667

St Peters Square from the dome of St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. St Peters Square was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667

St Peters Square and Basilica and the Vatican, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
St Peters Square and Basilica and the Vatican, Rome, Italy. St Peters Square was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667

Self-portrait, 17th century. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Self-portrait, 17th century. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was an Italian artist, sculptor and architect who worked mainly in Rome

The Martyrdom of St Laurent, 1614-1615. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
The Martyrdom of St Laurent, 1614-1615. Found in the Contini Bonacossi Collection, Florence

Equestrian Statue of King Louis XIV, 1670. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Equestrian Statue of King Louis XIV, 1670. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Angel with the Crown of Thorns, 1667-1669. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Angel with the Crown of Thorns, 1667-1669. Sant Andrea della Fratte, Rome

Bust of Louis XIV, Salon de Diane, Grand Apartment, Chateau de Versailles, France, 17th century

View from the Dome of St Peters in Rome, 17th century. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
View from the Dome of St Peters in Rome, over the Bernini Colonnade to the River Tiber and Rome, 17th century

Interior of the colonnade of St Peters, Rome, at the time of the Conclave of 1769. Artist: Hubert Robert
Interior of the Colonnade of St Peter s, Rome, at the Time of the Conclave of 1769. The Italian architect and sculptor Giovanni Bernini (1598-1680) designed the collonade

Angel carrying a cross, from the Ponte St Angelo, Rome, Italy, 1669. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Angel carrying a cross, from the Ponte St Angelo, Rome, Italy, 1669. One of a series of statues on the balustrade of the bridge opposite the Castel St Angelo

St Peters Basilica, Rome, 1702
St Peters Basilica and the elliptical piazza and colonnades designed by Bernini (1598-1680), Rome, 1702. From Nouveau Voyage d Italie. Copperplate engraving

Isolated View of Berninis Baldacchino. Plate 39 from the Album Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano, 1653-91

Cathedram S. Petri in interiore templi fronte... Plate 41 from the Album Basili
Cathedram S. Petri in interiore templi fronte...Plate 41 from the Album Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano, 1666 (or after)

Equestrian Statue of Constantine the Great, 1690-1740. Creator: Francesco Faraone Aquila
Equestrian Statue of Constantine the Great, 1690-1740

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Giovanni Bernini, the renowned Italian artist of the Baroque period, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his masterpieces. One such masterpiece is the great altar with its baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. This magnificent structure stands tall and majestic, a testament to Bernini's skill and creativity. Another notable work associated with Bernini is the Statue of Constantine, created by Francesco Faraone Aquila. This stunning sculpture captures the essence of power and strength that characterized Constantine's reign. In 1787, a grand ceremony was held in the Cappella Paolina at the Vatican, beautifully captured by Francesco Piranesi. The intricate details and vibrant colors depicted in this artwork transport us back to that momentous occasion. One intriguing piece attributed to Bernini himself is a head of a man wearing a feathered cap - possibly a self-portrait or even an interpretation of himself. This enigmatic artwork invites us to ponder over its meaning and significance. The palace of the illustrious Barberini family on Quirinal Hill also caught Bernini's attention as he sketched its view meticulously. His artistic eye captured not only architectural beauty but also conveyed a sense of grandeur associated with this noble family. Bernini's talent extended beyond sculptures; he also excelled in etchings like "David Strangling the Lion, " crafted by Claude Mellan in 1631. The dynamic composition showcases David's triumph over adversity through sheer determination. Robert MacPherson immortalized another captivating sculpture known as "The Hermaphrodite" around 1861. This thought-provoking piece challenges traditional notions about gender identity while showcasing MacPherson's artistic prowess. Hubert Robert skillfully depicted both interior and exterior views related to Saint Peter's Basilica during different periods. His paintings offer glimpses into various aspects like architecture, ruins, colonnades, and the breathtaking view of Rome from St. Peter's dome.