The Vision of Constantine (Bernini)
Sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Vatican City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Vision of Constantine is an equestrian sculpture by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Scala Regia by St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Originally commissioned as a free standing work of art within St. Peter's itself, the sculpture was finally unveiled in 1670 as an integral part of the Scala Regia - Bernini's redesigned stairway between St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Palace. Unlike other large works by Bernini, art historians have suggested that this work was almost entirely undertaken by him - no other sculptors have been recorded as receiving payment. Bernini's overall fee was 7,000 Roman scudi. [1]
The Vision of Constantine | |
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Artist | Gian Lorenzo Bernini |
Year | 1670 (1670) |
Catalogue | 73 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Marble |
Location | Scala Regia, Vatican City |
Coordinates | 41°54′10″N 12°27′18″E |
Preceded by | Angel with the Superscription |
Followed by | Equestrian statue of Louis XIV (Bernini) |