A Few More Snaps from the Galleria Borghese

Bernini's version of David winding up to slay Goliath--David has Bernini's face.

Another famed sculpture by the long-lived artist. He lived into his 80's. On our last day, we saw one of his last works in a church in Trastevere.

I don't know if this bust is by Bernini, but like the old man in the previous post, I liked it.

It took us every bit of the allowed 2 hours to appreciate this compact treasure house. Promptly when our time was up, security guards shooed us all out.  Fortunately there is a website and You Tubes about the Galleria, so we can always "virtual visit" if we want.

Main Event for the Day--still May 18, our first full day in Rome

Galleria Borghese: per square inch and pound for pound, this is the most powerful, jaw-dropping, eye-popping art assembly I have ever seen in one small container. (I'm no expert, but I've seen a few art museums.) The cost to visit is about the usual--15 euro per head--but you need to obtain reservations for your 2 hour appointment to visit. The 17th Century palace is small considering the quantity and quality of the works. They only allow a few visitors in a one time and they watch you like a hawk!

The original owner of the palace was an early patron of Gian Bernini, whose great talent as a sculptor seemed to free his subjects from the marble they had been trapped in since Creation.

There seems to be about half-a-dozen Bernini sculptures in the Galleria, some are shown in the rooms for which they were designed, in the 1600's.     See? Limiting the visitors means the crowding is low. Everyone can enjoy the experience.

Every inch, nook and cranny is covered in decorative details, painting, et cetera.

Statues and busts of Renaissance and Ancient Romans, left and right.

This Guy!

This old gent was one of my favorites of the entire museum. I'm sure it is no accident that the bust was placed near the stylized lion beside him.  And there's more to see at the Galleria.