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contributions by Bernini
- In Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Patronage of Urban VIII of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
design in St. Peter’s by Borromini and Bernini
- In Francesco Borromini: Youth and education
development in Renaissance
- In canopy
theme in sculpture
- In sculpture: Other subjects
use as sacred canopy
- In ceremonial object: Protective devices and markers of sacredness

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Aakanksha Gaur

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Invalidated site: 1911 Britannica article.	Aakanksha Gaur	Dec 09, 2014
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	May 27, 1999