Bernini and the Barberini: An Exhibition on Art and Papal Patronage in Rome
By
Anthony Majanlahti
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Summary
An art review of the exhibition "Bernini e i Barberini" in Rome, which explores the relationship between sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his most powerful patron, Pope Urban VIII (of the Barberini family). The exhibition examines how Bernini's artistic genius flourished under the patronage of the Barberini pope, showcasing works that demonstrate their collaborative dynamic and the intersection of art, politics, and religion in 17th-century Rome.
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The exhibition examines how Bernini's artistic genius flourished under the patronage of the Barberini pope.
Installation view of Pietro and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Four Seasons (1619–20) in Bernini e i Barberini
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