Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria
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Linda Miller
"The Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria is a Catholic church located in Rome, Italy. It was built in the 17th century by the Discalced Carmelites, and is known for its masterpiece of Baroque sculpture, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The church was built between 1608 and 1620, and was designed by Carlo Maderno. The facade is a simple design in travertine, with a large central portal and two smaller side doors. The interior of the church is a single nave with a barrel vault, and is decorated with a series of frescoes by Giovanni Lanfranco.
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is located in the Cornaro Chapel, which is located to the right of the main altar. The sculpture depicts the Spanish mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila in the throes of a mystical experience. She is shown being pierced by an angel's arrow, which represents the love of God.
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is one of the most famous sculptures in the world, and is a masterpiece of Baroque art. It is a dramatic and sensual work that captures the intensity of Saint Teresa's religious experience."
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The Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria is a 17th-century Baroque church located in Rome, Italy. The church was designed by architect Carlo Maderno and was built between 1608 and 1620. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is known for its elaborate interior decoration, which includes a number of important works of art.
The most famous work of art in the church is the "Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture depicts the mystical experience of Saint Teresa of Avila, who is shown being lifted up to heaven by an angel. The sculpture is considered to be one of Bernini's masterpieces and is a popular tourist attraction. "
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ANDREA MATTINA
"Lo scultore, attraverso una sorta di scenografia teatrale e il sapiente uso della luce, dà vita, con sublime maestria, all’episodio dell’estasi divina della santa, che ella stessa descrive nella sua autobiografia come “un idillio così soave quello che si svolge tra l’anima e Dio”."
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