Bernini, The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, 1647–52 (Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome)

speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

[jestfuldemigod]

This Is I need an hour long lecture by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker 😍

[kbqvist]

Thank you for another great episode in a fantastic series!

[josephyeladim]

I was really in ecstasy! You are the best! Thank you very much for giving us so much of your love.

[clumsydad]

Bernini, always fantastic, maybe the best sculptor ever

[kaminobatto]

What a wonderful piece of art. Just thinking about all the nuances if it puts me in awe! And as usual, Dr. Harris and Dr. Zucker infuse so much emotion and serenity into the descriptions with their soothing voices. This is a true feat for any art lover; great subjects, great commentary, and flawless execution❤

[beekydogg]

The rays of sun streaming down from the sky light is such a beautiful element. My favorite piece of art.

[carebeme]

Super interesting. Their voices, and the mic's they use, are so soothing to the listener. Thanks.

[Sasha]

I was raving to someone special last night about Smarthistory and how much I've learned here, which turned into a discussion of the Baroque (with emphasis on Caravaggio and Bernini). We had a good laugh when I shared about his version of David, so this is great to see today.

And it started off with a bang! His self-portrait was great, but I was floored by that first view of The Ecstasy, then again by Santa Maria. He really was incredibly talented.
I love the idea of bel composto - there really is something special about different forms of beauty in a comprehensive work.

The reading was powerful... She did a great job describing her experience, yet it felt beyond comprehension... I'm reminded of how beautiful and transcendent having an intimate, devoted relationship with the Lord can be - very timely for today, post-church.

[leonardosoto]

Wow Bernini was a master. I can look at this piece all day, all the elements from painting sculpture to architecture create more than an optical illusion but evoke as well a feeling of aspiration. I love art pre the reformation but this baroque style post the reformation is simply spectacular. God Bless ♥️

[zega]

I was just watching your 10+ year old videos, didn't realise you guys still made them!

[megcrimson]

You reviewed my favourite sculpture in Rome (since reading Angels and Demons)! Thank you!!!

[PastryclownDK]

Such a great channel and the two presenters as well! Thank you!🙌

[ryandavid]

I could listen to them discuss the telephone directory I'd be *enthralled*

[bradpolak]

Bernini is now my favorite sculpture since my trip to Rome
Michelangelo who

[ultraali]

You guys provide great commentary and the images are high quality as well !

[alex]

There should be a giant block of marble next to it to remind people that it's actually stone.
Maybe a hammer and chisel with a sign that says "here, YOU try..."

[SKF]

All the amazing artists were in that era.

[celinefong]

Dr. Harris and Dr. Zucker, please visit my AP Art History class in school!!! We love all of your videos <3

[themate]

Not the onky one thinking this does not scream ASMR! educational too?! YES!

[PenjMel]

Honestly, I like the conversation in the original video better (which is actually one of my favorite videos on this channel), although this one has much better pictures