Sculpted from marble by the hand of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1621 AD

Beauty matters

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His work along with Bernini’s are still regular inspiration for me. The fact these were carved by someone in their 20’s out of solid marble still floors me.

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"Tattoos have become such a mainstream part of our bodies, and I couldn’t help but think that Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo wouldn’t have been able to resist using them in their own work." - Dan Lane, Modern Relics https://t.co/DAlRA0ARNN

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This is mah girl, could you draw her?
Love you bernini

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Portrait of Michelangelo on Italian money and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, ca. 1598-99 Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. M. was a source of inspiration for Peter Paul Rubens, Jusepe de Ribera, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Rembrandt in the use of light and shadow.

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🔸Day 6 — Ratto delle Sabine, Giambologna (1574-1580) // Ratto di Proserpina, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1621-1622)

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Red chalk drawing of the Saint Sebastian statue by Bernini.

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Late to the party. I really wanted to make something based on sculpture, as I’m a huge fan of Bernini, but I got lazy on rendering all the folds...

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Last day to see Bernini show at Borghese is Tues 20th (special opening on Mon 19th, closed Wed 21st instead). Highly recommended, it’s a beautifully curated exhibition which integrates pieces with permanent collection.

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"El rapto de Proserpina" (1621), Bernini (Italia) - Escultura barroca

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"El rapto de Proserpina" (1621), Bernini (Italia) - Escultura barroca

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La magia di Apollo e Dafne del Bernini..

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Gian Lorenzo was born in 1598. Versatile talent, he was an absolute master of (see the Nude preserved at and He excelled in architecture and painting too.

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Detail of "Pluto and Persephone", by Bernini 1622

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Some drawings by Bernini and his studio among the today on https://t.co/TIsleA6ZoC✏️🎨✏️🎨

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Apollo'dan kaçan Daphne'nin saçları yapraklarla, vücudu kabukla kaplanır. El ve ayaklarından kök salarak bir defne ağacına dönüşür./ Bernini

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Bernini at the Borghese gallery. He was something else.

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