The Annotated Mona Lisa: Pages 48 - 49

Question 1

Bernini: sculpture in motion

Answer 1

• Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1610)
• he carved his “David” when he was 25
• also an architect, painter, playwright, composer, and theater designer

Question 2

The Ecstasy of St. Theresa

Answer 2

• Bernini’s masterpiece

- represented St. Theresa swooning on a cloud, an expression of mingled ecstasy and exhaustion on her face

Question 3

Borromini: dynamic architecture

Answer 3

• Francesco Borromini (1599-1667)
• died by suicide
• combined never before linked shapes in a startling fashion
• structures were unified and cohesive