Gian Lorenzo Bernini, whose famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers, 1651) stands in the center
pride of Baroque Roman art history—carved out space Piazza Navona pride of Baroque Roman art history—carved out space
Allegory of the Missionary Work of the Jesuits Padre Andrea Pozzo, 1691-94 Nave of S. Ignazio Sotto in su: in ceiling paintings, extreme foreshortening of figures
In Baroque sculpture, groups of figures assumed new importance, and there was a dynamic movement and energy of human forms— they spiraled around an empty central vortex, or reached outwards into the surrounding space. For the first time, Baroque sculpture often had multiple ideal viewing angles. The characteristic Baroque sculpture added extra-sculptural elements, for example, concealed lighting, or water fountains
synthesis of the arts architecture painting sculpture textiles
described the love of God as piercing her heart like a burning arrow Ecstasy of Sta. Theresa described the love of God as piercing her heart like a burning arrow Bernini literalizes this image by placing St. Theresa on a cloud while a cupid holds a golden arrow and smiles down at her St. Theresa's face reflects not the anticipation of ecstasy, but her current fulfillment
St. Peters Basilica Piazza symbolic of the arms of "the Roman Catholic Church reaching out to welcome its communicants
(popes’ royal staircase), Vatican, Rome, by Bernini, 1663-67. Scala Regia, (popes’ royal staircase), Vatican, Rome, by Bernini, 1663-67.
The Conversion of Constantine Vatican, Rome Bernini, 1663-67 Constantine sees a vision of the cross with the words “In this sign, you will conquer”
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Rome Borromini 1634-41
Royal Hunting Lodge of Stupinigi near Turin Filippo Juvarra c 1729+
state bedroom Royal Hunting Lodge of Stupinigi, near Turin, by Filippo Juvarra, c 1729+
miscellaneous Italian Baroque furniture
Portrait de Louis XIV, 1701 Hyacinthe Rigaud
Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte, near Paris by Louis Le Vau, Charles LeBrun, Andre LeNotre
axis to infinity
Palace of Versailles, Louis XIV’s Building campaign: 1661-1715, by LeBrun, LeVau, LeNotre, & J.H. Mansart
boiserie—carved, gilded wood panelling Motif of the Sun King boiserie—carved, gilded wood panelling
a visitor's rank was indicated by how far he could get French en filade axis and control a visitor's rank was indicated by how far he could get
Salon du Paix (Salon of Peace) Palace of Versailles
Salon du Guerre (Salon of War) Palace of Versailles
Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) Palace of Versailles
Marquetry Parquetry
miscellaneous furniture by Andre-Charles Boulle, c. 1680 - 1685 with ormolu—gilded bronze details