4Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa – Rome
Situated in the Cornaro Chapel within the Santa Maria della Vittoria church in Rome, Bernini’s The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is a Baroque marvel that transports viewers into the realm of divine ecstasy.
The sculpture depicts the mystical experience of Saint Teresa as she is pierced by an angel’s arrow, symbolizing a profound encounter with the divine. The play of light and shadow, combined with the intricate details of drapery and facial expressions, creates a captivating theatricality that characterizes Bernini’s Baroque style.
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