Bernini Giovanni Lorenzo

Ber·ni·ni

 (bər-nē′nē, bĕr-), Giovanni Lorenzo or Gianlorenzo 1598-1680.

Italian sculptor and architect. A master of the baroque style, he is noted for his flowing, dynamic sculpture, such as Apollo and Daphne (1622-1624), and his designs for many churches, including portions of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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