The Ecstasy of St.Teresa
Title
The Ecstasy of St.Teresa
Date
1645-1652
Identifier
7783
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
cardinals (prelates)
Description
Detail view of four cardinals looking on at the Ecstasy of St. Teresa, a sculpture by Bernini commission by Cardinal Federico Cornaro. "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)
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(d2)
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