Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, Marble sculpture group in Santa Maria della Vittoria church, Italy
The marble sculpture depicts Saint Teresa on a cloud with a cherub holding a golden spear above her in the Cornaro Chapel.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini created this masterwork between 1647 and 1652 during a period when his public commissions decreased after Urban VIII's death.
The sculpture represents a mystical experience described in Saint Teresa's writings, where an angel pierces her heart with a divine arrow.
The strategic placement of yellow glass windows above the sculpture creates natural lighting effects that illuminate the figures throughout the day.
The chapel includes marble side panels showing members of the Cornaro family observing the scene, integrating spectators into the sculptural composition.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1647
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Height: 350 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.90472,12.49417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
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