Tomb of Pope Alexander VII 1678

Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "Tomb of Pope Alexander VII" (1678), located in St. Peter's Basilica, is a masterful example of Baroque art. The composition is characterized by dramatic movement and theatricality. The figures, including the recumbent effigy of the Pope, appear to be caught in a swirling vortex of drapery, creating a sense of both solemnity and dynamism. This elaborate marble monument, commissioned by Pope Alexander VII, exemplifies the virtuosity and grandeur of Bernini's late style.