 Salvator Mundi by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, San Sebastiano fuori le Mura In 1679, at the grand old age of 80, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) completed his final sculpture, the bust of Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World).
Gian Lorenzo Bernini died on December 7th 1680. He is buried in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Bernini's bust of Salvator Mundi is on display in the church of San Sebastiano Fuori le Mura. Comments are closed.
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