6The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1647-1652)
Found in the Cornaro Chapel of the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, Bernini’s “The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa” is a masterpiece of theatrical sculpture. The sculpture captures the moment of Saint Teresa’s spiritual ecstasy as an angel pierces her heart with an arrow. The play of light and shadow, combined with the emotional intensity, creates a transcendent experience for the viewer.
