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Pope Urban VIII (Latin: Urbanus VIII; Italian: Urbano VIII; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644), born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 August 1623 to his death, in July 1644.
- 6 August 1623
- 11 September 1606, by Paul V
- 29 July 1644
- Innocent X
Tomb of Pope Urban VIII 1627-47 Golden bronze and marble, figures larger than life-size Basilica di San Pietro, Vatican: Pope Urban VIII continued the construction of San Pietro begun by Pope Julius II. He commissioned Bernini for the work.
The tomb of Urban VIII (1628–47) shows the pope seated with his arm raised in a commanding gesture, while below him are two white marble figures representing the Virtues. Bernini also designed a revolutionary series of small tomb memorials, of which the most impressive is that of Maria Raggi (1643).
The monument to Urban VIII (r. 1623-44) was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), the pope's favourite sculptor. The two marble statues depict Charity and Justice. Reclining on the sarcophagus, the figure of Death pens the pope's name.
This monument to Pope Urban VIII by Bernini is a pyramidal layout similar to the tomb of Pope Paul III though more harmonious. A tall, white marble pedestal supports the bronze figure of the Pope giving a blessing.
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Short Films. Added: 27 Mar, 2024. Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. ‘Tomb of Pope Urban VIII’ was created in 1647 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Baroque style.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Funerary Monument of Pope Urban VIII, 1627-1647. bronze, gilt bronze, and marble, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Photo credit: Scala/Art Resource, NY. By the time Bernini created the pope’s tomb, he had many times portrayed the pope, who was a friend as well as his most powerful patron.
