Gian Lorenzo Bernini (also Gianlorenzo or Giovanni Lorenzo; 7 December 1598 - 28 November 1680) was an Italian sculptor, painter and architect. A major figure in the world of architecture, he was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture.
For biographical notes -in english and italian- and sculpture works by Bernini see Gian Lorenzo Bernini ~ Baroque Era sculptor ➦.