Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an
early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. His work
epitomised the Baroque style and his sculpture, church interiors and exteriors
and town planning could be seen everywhere. He was also a painter, playwright,
costume and theatre designer.
Bernini worked under successive Popes; Pope Gregory XV made
him a knight and Pope Urban VIII took him as his best friend. He was revered in
his time until a jealous rage caused him to have the face of his mistress
slashed after discovering her romance with his brother. His reputation fell
further after his bell towers for the Cathedral of St Peter's started cracking
in 1641. He redeemed himself and kick started his career again with arguably
his most famous work, The Ecstasy of St Theresa, in 1652.
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