Ecstasy of St.Teresa
Title
Ecstasy of St.Teresa
Date
1647–1652
Identifier
7751
Creator
Bernini, Gian Lorenzo
Creator Nationality
Italian
Work Type
visual works
Work Location
Italy (nation)
Rome (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Baroque
Subject
statues
Teresa--of Avila, Saint--1515-1582
Description
Detail view of St. Teresa's hand and the folds of her robe, created by Bernini and housed in the Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy. "One of his masterpieces, The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (1647–52, Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome), presents a mystical figure who is physically overwhelmed by a miraculous vision. Functioning as a sort of tableau vivant with busts of members of the Cornaro family seeming to serve as witnesses, the composition reflects Bernini's experience as a stage designer. The fusion of architecture, painting, and sculpture is further intensified by the combination of colored marbles,"--Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Material/Medium
marble (rock)
Measurements
11 feet, 6 inches
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
N3ITBER1-21645-521(d1)
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