Photo details pt2 The Barberini coat of arms can be seen at the rim of the top, in brass, it is also shown in marble at each plinth, were the woman's face is shown. Another important detail » Continue Reading
DETAILS!! (PT2) As amusing it is to look at from afar, if you look closer, you can see symbols and interesting detail that are very important to what St. Peter's Baldachin was made for, and there are elements of the piece that are considered to be important elements throughout all Baroque art. First I will talk about details on the top of the baldachin. » Continue Reading
THE BALDACHIN I love Baroque art, especially work by Bernini!!!! Saint Peter's Baldachin is a canopy like structure, formally called a ciborium or baldachin. It was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII as a monument for Saint Peter's grave. Its placed directly under the dome of the basilica, its placed as a focal point within the basilica. » Continue Reading