{"product_id":"tomb-of-urban-viii-gian-lorenzo-bernini","title":"Tomb of Urban VIII - Gian Lorenzo Bernini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Tomb of Urban VIII, a masterpiece of Baroque sculpture located in Saint Peter's Basilica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomb of Urban VIII, located within Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, is a defining example of seventeenth-century funerary sculpture. Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII himself, the monument occupies a niche in the apse of the basilica. Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed the structure to integrate the bronze effigy of the Pope with white marble allegorical figures representing Charity and Justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central bronze figure of Urban VIII sits upon a sarcophagus, his right hand raised in a gesture of benediction. The contrast between the dark, patinated bronze of the Pope and the pale, luminous marble of the flanking figures creates a visual hierarchy that directs the viewer's attention. The figure of Charity, positioned to the left, cradles an infant, while Justice stands to the right, holding a sword and scales. A skeletal figure of Death is depicted in the act of inscribing the Pope's name onto the sarcophagus, a common memento mori motif of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernini utilised the architectural space of the niche to create a sense of movement and theatricality. The drapery of the figures appears to shift with the light, adding a dynamic quality to the composition. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to manipulate different materials to achieve a unified aesthetic effect. The tomb remains a primary example of the Baroque style, where sculpture, architecture, and light combine to form a cohesive environment. This fine art print captures the textures of the bronze and marble, allowing for an examination of the sculptural details from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gian Lorenzo Bernini","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479642411343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479721611599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479721644367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479721677135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479721709903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479721742671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479721775439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479721808207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479721840975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479721873743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479721906511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479721939279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tomb-of-Urban-VIII_Poster_CompositorV1_1786340285838.jpg?v=1786758313","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/tomb-of-urban-viii-gian-lorenzo-bernini","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}