Bernini (Mercury)

Named after Gian Lorenzo Bernini - Italian sculptor and architect (1598-1680).

Bernini is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 146 kilometers. Bernini is named for the Italian architect and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who lived from 1598 to 1680. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.