Episode 317 – Bernini's Bridge of Angels episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 16 MIN

Episode 317 – Bernini's Bridge of Angels

from Rebuilding The Renaissance

In 1669, at the age of 71, Gian Lorenzo Bernini was commissioned by Pope Clemet IX to renovate the most important pilgrimage bridge in Rome, the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Bernini planned on installing 10 spectacular statues of angels holding the instruments of the passion, only two of which were ultimately carved by Bernini.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 12, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Episode 317 – Bernini's Bridge of Angels

0:00 16:22

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Rebuilding The Renaissance?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this Rebuilding The Renaissance episode published?

This episode was published on February 12, 2025.

Can I download this Rebuilding The Renaissance episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!