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A Piece of Heaven on the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

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Sistine Chapel by the measurements of Solomon’s Temple The Sistine Chapel was designed by Baccio Pontelli for Pope Sixtus IV, after whom it was named, and was built between 1473 and 1484 under the supervision of Giovannino de Dolci. After its construction, the chapel was decorated with frescoes by some of the most famous artists … Read more

Bernini – virtuoso in stone

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Self-Portrait, 1623. Pietro encouraged his son to try his hand at art, and Gian Lorenzo began working as an apprentice in his father’s workshop from an early age. He showed exceptional talent at a young age and by the age of fifteen, he was successfully restoring ancient sculptures. At the age of … Read more