Maffeo Barberini
Maffeo Barberini, who became Pope Urban VIII, was a prominent figure in the early 17th century and a significant patron of the arts, including the works of Caravaggio. His tenure as pope from 1623 to 1644 saw an explosion of artistic and architectural projects in Rome, and he played a crucial role in commissioning numerous masterpieces, including those of Caravaggio, whose works often reflected the dynamic and turbulent nature of the Baroque period.
Born on Apr 15, 1568 (457 years old)
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Maffeo Barberini was a patron and admirer of Caravaggio, later becoming Pope Urban VIII.
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