Bernini Biography

Gian Lorenzo Bernini ( 7 December 1598 — 28 November 1680) was an Italian artist / sculpture who worked principally in Rome. Name also, spelt also spelled Gianlorenzo or Giovanni Lorenzo. Bernini was the leading sculptor of his age and also a prominent architect. In addition he painted, wrote plays, and designed metalwork and stage sets.

Ecstasy of St Therese

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From Cornaro Chapel

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