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The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (also known as Saint Teresa in Ecstasy; Italian: L'Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is a sculptural altarpiece group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel of the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome. [1]
14 sty 2022 · The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini is the focal point of the Cornaro Chapel’s white marble sculptural ensemble, which is situated in an elevated shrine. Bernini’s statue of Saint Teresa is widely regarded as one of the High Roman Baroque sculpture masterpieces.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, 1647–52 (Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome) This is Saint Teresa’s description of the event that Bernini depicts: Beside me, on the left, appeared an angel in bodily form….
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is a key work in establishing Bernini as one of the greatest sculptors in the history of art. Cardinal Federico Cornaro.
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The Ecstasy of St. Theresa is not just a sculpture, but a total environment: Bernini designed the entire chapel, creating a veritable stage set complete with sculpted audience members.
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa Artist / Origin: Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680) Region: Europe Date: 1647–52 Period: 1400 CE – 1800 CE Material: Marble, stucco, and gilt bronze Medium: Sculpture Dimensions: H: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m.) Location: Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy Credit: Courtesy of SCALA/Art ...
