Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Sculptor

Birthday December 7, 1598

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Nov 28, 1680 (81)

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About

Italian artist and architect who was the leading sculptor of his age. He sculpted Apollo and Daphne and The Rape of Proserpina.

Before Fame

He went to Rome with his father and witnessed several important architectural projects.

Trivia

He is credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture.

Family Life

He married Caterina Tezio in 1639 in an arranged marriage.

Associated With

He created the Baroque style of sculpture which Giorgio Chirico was inspired by.