Effects of the Rivalry on Borromini
The rivalry between these two men, Borromini and Bernini, saw each one of them trying to come up with new styles in order to outshine the other. The competition towards determining who is better than the other became stiffer. Following the rivalry between him and Bernini, Borromini decided to work on his own as independent contractor. Therefore, he abandoned the St Peters project that he was doing in conjunction with Bernini and claimed that Bernini had refused with his payments. Being a temperamental person, the rivalry between them stirred up more anger and hatred in Borromini. Bernini continued getting more credit for various artistic works including a piece of work he had done with the help of Borromini. This sudden popularity is what resulted into more anger from Borromini’s side. . Many people described Borromini as a perfectionist. Therefore, he could not stand the thought that at any time Bernini would be greater than him.
Borromini’s later life/how he ended up Committing Suicide
The rivalry between Borromoni and Bernini resulted into their separation and the two began working separately. Bernini remained as the outgoing sculptor and architect that he was. Borromini on the other hand, remained as a withdrawn, prided and lonely man who felt that he needed to be recognized for his artistic works …show more content…
More so, Borromini’s Sant’ Andrea delle Fratte project that was still underway came into a stop. As if that is not enough, his Facade at Philip Neri was disfigured by a lateral extension. Also, he continued to be frustrated by the growth of his rivalry’s fame and success. In addition To that, Padre Virgillo Spada, who was his most sympathetic patron and his only disciple Fransesco Righi,
The rivalry between these two men, Borromini and Bernini, saw each one of them trying to come up with new styles in order to outshine the other. The competition towards determining who is better than the other became stiffer. Following the rivalry between him and Bernini, Borromini decided to work on his own as independent contractor. Therefore, he abandoned the St Peters project that he was doing in conjunction with Bernini and claimed that Bernini had refused with his payments. Being a temperamental person, the rivalry between them stirred up more anger and hatred in Borromini. Bernini continued getting more credit for various artistic works including a piece of work he had done with the help of Borromini. This sudden popularity is what resulted into more anger from Borromini’s side. . Many people described Borromini as a perfectionist. Therefore, he could not stand the thought that at any time Bernini would be greater than him.
Borromini’s later life/how he ended up Committing Suicide
The rivalry between Borromoni and Bernini resulted into their separation and the two began working separately. Bernini remained as the outgoing sculptor and architect that he was. Borromini on the other hand, remained as a withdrawn, prided and lonely man who felt that he needed to be recognized for his artistic works …show more content…
More so, Borromini’s Sant’ Andrea delle Fratte project that was still underway came into a stop. As if that is not enough, his Facade at Philip Neri was disfigured by a lateral extension. Also, he continued to be frustrated by the growth of his rivalry’s fame and success. In addition To that, Padre Virgillo Spada, who was his most sympathetic patron and his only disciple Fransesco Righi,