Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Historic Fantasy
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian artist and a prominent architect who worked principally in Rome. He was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture. As an architect, he was responsible for the construction of the piazza outside St. Peter's Basilica, as well as the massive Baldachin over the high altar inside the Basilica. His works in sculpture, such as "Apollo and Daphne," "David," and "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa," are characterized by their dynamic movement and dramatic realism.
Historical Figures
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| Sep 15, 2024
Historically inspired people from the Mortal Realm
Species
Date of Birth
December 7, 1598
Date of Death
November 28, 1680
Life
1598 CE
1680 CE
82 years old
Circumstances of Death
Stroke
Birthplace
Naples, Kingdom of Naples (present-day Italy)
Place of Death
Rome, Papal States (present-day Italy)
Children
Sex
Male
Presentation
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