Bernini Exhibition at Palazzo Barberini Explores Baroque Master's Career
An exhibition titled 'Bernini a Roma. Di padre in figlio' has been launched at the Gallerie Nazionali d'Arte Antica in Rome, highlighting the Barberini family's support, particularly that of Pope Urban VIII. It presents a variety of pieces from both public and private collections, such as Pietro Bernini's 'Adam and Eve' from the Louvre and the newly rediscovered 'San Sebastiano,' also attributed to Pietro. Additionally, Bernini's 'San Sebastiano' from the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, studies related to St. Peter's Basilica, and busts of Barberini family members are featured. The exhibition concludes with Baroque marble portraits, including 'Costanza Bonarelli' and 'Thomas Baker,' and is hosted at Palazzo Barberini in Rome.
Key facts
- Exhibition on Gian Lorenzo Bernini at Gallerie Nazionali d'Arte Antica, Rome
- Focuses on Barberini patronage and Pope Urban VIII
- First room explores Bernini's training and relationship with father Pietro
- Includes rarely seen works from private collections
- Features rediscovered San Sebastiano from Jouy-en-Josas
- Eight portraits of Pope Urban VIII on display
- Highlights Costanza Bonarelli and Thomas Baker busts
- Examines Bernini's assistants Giuliano Finelli and Andrea Bolgi
Entities
Artists
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Pietro Bernini
- Maichol Clemente
- Carlo Pellegrini
- Giuliano Finelli
- Andrea Bolgi
- Giambologna
- Jennifer Montagu
Institutions
- Gallerie Nazionali d'Arte Antica
- Palazzo Barberini
- Louvre
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Museo del Bargello
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Villa Borghese
- Uffizi
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Naples
- Le Mans
- France
- Jouy-en-Josas
- Madrid
- Spain
- Foligno
- Osimo
- Palermo