Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 5 works by Pietro Bernini in our catalogue
In short
The Assumption (1607) is the Pietro Bernini painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. After it, the eye goes to Bust of Antonio Coppola (1612) and The Charity of St Martin (1610). Among the 5 works of Pietro Bernini in our catalog, these 5 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
In the heart of Rome, within the sacred walls of the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, a marble relief titled The Assumption unfolds. Created by the sculptor Pietro Bernini, this work captures a moment of celestial movement. The sculpture resides in the baptistery of the basilica, having been commissioned specifically for the sacristy of this historic site. It exists as a physical manifestation of devotion, carved into stone to occupy a…
The Bust of Antonio Coppola is a sculptural portrait executed by the artist Pietro Bernini. This work depicts Antonio Coppola, a surgeon from Florence who resided in Rome. The subject lived from 1533 to 1612. The creation of this bust occurred about 1612.
The sculpture is titled The Charity of St Martin. It was created by the Italian sculptor Pietro Bernini, a figure whose work helped define the transition into the Baroque style. This particular piece is a significant example of that era's emphasis on movement and emotional expression. You can find it today within the Certosa di San Martino in Naples, Italy.
The marble figure of St John the Baptist emerges from the shadows, a silent presence carved by the hands of the Italian sculptor Pietro Bernini. Created about 1612, this work captures the saint in a moment of profound stillness. The sculpture carries the weight of a man who has lived a life of devotion, his form rendered with a precision that makes the stone feel alive under the gaze of…
The sculpture titled Satyr with Panther is a work by the artist Pietro Bernini. It emerged from the stone about 1615. This figure captures a moment of primal hunger, a frozen gesture of desire caught in marble. The subject is a mythological creature, a satyr, defined by his pointed ears and short tail.
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Pietro Bernini | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Maria Maggiore |
Rome | 1 | The Assumption |
 San Giovannini dei Fiorentini |
Rome | 1 | Bust of Antonio Coppola |
 Certosa di San Martino |
Naples | 1 | The Charity of St Martin |
 Sant'Andrea della Valle |
Rome | 1 | St John the Baptist |
Pietro Bernini's dated originals shown here fit into about ten years, 1607 to 1615: the eye follows them year by year.
Pick a year to see its originals.
In the heart of Rome, within the sacred walls of the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, a marble relief titled The Assumption unfolds. Created by the sculptor Pietro Bernini, this work captures a moment of celestial movement. The sculpture resides in the baptistery of the basilica, having been commissioned specifically for the sacristy of this historic site. It exists as a physical manifestation of devotion, carved into stone to occupy a…
The sculpture is titled The Charity of St Martin. It was created by the Italian sculptor Pietro Bernini, a figure whose work helped define the transition into the Baroque style. This particular piece is a significant example of that era's emphasis on movement and emotional expression. You can find it today within the Certosa di San Martino in Naples, Italy.
The Bust of Antonio Coppola is a sculptural portrait executed by the artist Pietro Bernini. This work depicts Antonio Coppola, a surgeon from Florence who resided in Rome. The subject lived from 1533 to 1612. The creation of this bust occurred about 1612.
More from 1612
The sculpture titled Satyr with Panther is a work by the artist Pietro Bernini. It emerged from the stone about 1615. This figure captures a moment of primal hunger, a frozen gesture of desire caught in marble. The subject is a mythological creature, a satyr, defined by his pointed ears and short tail.
The Assumption (1607), Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Bust of Antonio Coppola (1612) and The Charity of St Martin (1610) come next.
45 years old: The Assumption dates from 1607, and Pietro Bernini was born in 1562.
Our catalog holds 5 works by Pietro Bernini, dated from 1607 to 1615.
Mostly in Santa Maria Maggiore (Rome), San Giovannini dei Fiorentini (Rome) and Certosa di San Martino (Naples). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1612: 2 of the 5 works on this page were made then, Bust of Antonio Coppola among them.
On this page, the earliest is The Assumption (1607) and the latest Satyr with Panther (1615).
Man (4), Marble (4) and Sculpture (2), across the 5 works on this page.
Marble, for 5 of the 5 works on this page.
