Tag Archives: Pope Innocent X

bernini from sun king to rome

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dave

In his fountain design Bernini returned to the Counter Reformation theme of the church triumphant, spreading through four continents , which were represented by personifications of four rivers- the Danube, supporting the papal coat of arms and accompanied by a … Continue reading →

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bernini: rockin’ on with the counter reformation

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dave

Pope Urban VIII took a fatherly interest in his gifted protege. When Bernini fell ill, the pope visited him twice a day in his palazzo near the Piazza di Spagna and once came with sixteen cardinals, whose collective blessing was … Continue reading →

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Bernini and one side of the moat

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dave

Bernini. Are the roots of heaven made of stone?  The vision of Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini… Bernini appeared just at the moment when the papacy was going through its most intensive phase of art patronage. To commission great works and support … Continue reading →

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