From February 12 to June 14, 2026, the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica will host a significant exhibition in Palazzo Barberini dedicated to the partnership between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Maffeo Barberini. This project examines how their collaboration fostered the birth of the Baroque style, transforming Rome into a stage for artistic and political innovation.
The exhibition features a curated selection of masterpieces that highlight the personal and professional connection between the artist and his primary patron. Visitors can observe how Bernini’s technical mastery served the Barberini family’s vision, resulting in a cohesive aesthetic that shaped the cultural fabric of the seventeenth century.
Timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica in 1626, the display offers insights into Bernini’s monumental contributions to the Vatican. This historical alignment provides a rare opportunity to reflect on the architectural evolution of Rome during one of its most prestigious and transformative periods.
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