This article will introduce the "Fountain of the Four Rivers" in the Piazza Navona, which was the catalyst for the full revival of Bernini, who was ill-fated by the accession of the staunch Inocentius X to the throne.

Even today, Piazza Navona is a place of relaxation for Roman citizens and tourists. The fountain that stands out in this square was also the result of Bernini's brilliant imagination. We will show you the splendor and charm of this fountain.

Bernini was disqualified by the accession of Inocentius X to the throne. Although Bernini continued to silently carve statues of "Truth," he was still a great man.

Masumi Ishinabe, speaking of the work Truth, said, "What we can learn from this work is that Bernini was a hard worker who was always compelled to do some work, and that sculpture was his ultimate means of expression. He stated.

Even when he was disgraced and suffered the first setback and humiliation of his life, Bernini continued to carve. I believe that Bernini's personality is condensed here.

And the fact that he left the words "Truth is the greatest virtue" with this statue to his children also conveys his typical sincerity.

This article introduces the Tritone Fountain by Bernini in Piazza Barberini, Rome.

The mechanism of this work is quite simple as far as fountains go. Water shoots straight up from the tip of a conch shell, and the water bounces around randomly and drips down. Despite its simplicity, the water's movement is so compelling that one cannot take one's eyes off of it.

And this fountain is very comical and cute. Why don't you visit this fountain to see the cute dolphins?

The Raimondi Chapel in the Church of San Pietro in Montorio in the Trastevere district of Rome. This is the very place where Bernini's magic of light was created.

The Raimondi Chapel is the first work in which Bernini achieved complete mastery of light.

In an age without electricity, Bernini created a unique spotlight to illuminate the stage space, so to speak.

Hats off to Bernini's theatrical technique, the idea of the spectacle of light. All the more so since this is a work from the 1630s.

The time I spent in this church was one of the most memorable of my stay in Rome.

This church is also a very nice spot to feel Bernini's spectacle of light. I highly recommend this church.

ローマ・カトリックの総本山バチカンの象徴サン・ピエトロ大聖堂。その中央祭壇にどんと鎮座するのが何を隠そうベルニーニ作のバルダッキーノです。

ブロンズで作られたこの巨大なバルダッキーノ。ひねりが加わった柱に黒々としたその巨体。私も２０１９年に初めてこれを見た時には度肝を抜かれました。まさに言葉を失ってしまうほどの衝撃でした。

私はサン・ピエトロ大聖堂が大好きです。この教会は何から何まで驚異的なスケールで私を圧倒します。

ですがそれもやはりベルニーニの傑出した才能があってこそです。バルダッキーノがなければこの聖堂の見栄えは全く違ったものになっていたことでしょう。この記事ではそんなバルダッキーノについてお話ししていきます。