Question
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini in Cornaro Chapel. Teresa lies on her back with an angel holding an arrow standing over her.
a.
an angel visiting Mary in a dream when she finds out she is pregnant with the Christ child
b.
when an angel pierced Saint Teresa’s body repeatedly with an arrow transporting her to a state of ecstasy and a sense of oneness with God
c.
when an angel visits Saint Guadalupe and she faints
Answers
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The correct answer is: **b. when an angel pierced Saint Teresa’s body repeatedly with an arrow transporting her to a state of ecstasy and a sense of oneness with God.**
This description accurately reflects the subject matter of Bernini's sculpture in the Cornaro Chapel, which captures the moment of spiritual ecstasy experienced by Saint Teresa of Ávila as she describes in her writings. The angel holding the arrow symbolizes the divine love that transcends ordinary experience, and the work embodies Baroque art's emphasis on emotion and dramatic expression.
This description accurately reflects the subject matter of Bernini's sculpture in the Cornaro Chapel, which captures the moment of spiritual ecstasy experienced by Saint Teresa of Ávila as she describes in her writings. The angel holding the arrow symbolizes the divine love that transcends ordinary experience, and the work embodies Baroque art's emphasis on emotion and dramatic expression.