jan 1, 1652 - Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
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Sculpted in 1652 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it depicts St. Teresa of Avila who was a Spanish nun that claimed to experience divine visions in which she felt consumed by the love of God. In this peice, Bernini exemplafies the principles of the Baroque style: drama, emotion & theatricality.
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