Bernini - St. Theresa in Ecstasy

Students in TRS 2777 had read about Bernini's sculpture - how he tried to capture the richness and the sensuality of St. Theresa's mystical experience of Christ. Several had written short papers on the subject - but had never seen the sculpture itself.

Today, we were able to visit the church where this magnificent piece of art is housed. The church itself is not well known, nor does it house any other art works that are highly regarded. Yet it receives a steady stream of tourists, all come to see this one piece.

I have posted a small picture of the statue itself, but it simply cannot do justice to the experience of seeing it in person.

More information is available on Wikipedia .