Palazzo Barberini: Exhibition Le Bernin and the Barberinis

In 1626, the consecration of Saint Peter Basilica marked the pinnacle of an unprecedented aesthetic revolution. At the Palais Barberini from February 12 to June 14, 2026, works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini demonstrate his privileged relationship with Pope Urban VIII. This exhibition brings together virtuosic sculptures and intimate canvases, offering a rare perspective on the ascent of this master of Baroque art. By confronting his early pieces with those of his father, Pietro, one grasps the evolution of a style that would transform Rome's landscape. These treasures, some exceptionally withdrawn from private collections, illustrate the creative power of a visionary papal court. It is a historical rendezvous to understand how art became the universal language of power and devotion in the 17th century.