symphonyno2ineminor:

Bernini - Ecstasy of St. Teresa, detail

“So great was the pain, that it made me give those moans; and so utter the sweetness that this sharpest of pains gave me, that there was no wanting it to stop, nor is there any contenting of the soul with less than God.” — St. Teresa

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  4. jillsarahg reblogged this from sexartandpolitics and added:
    One of my favorite artworks. Ever. I’ll see it in person someday!
  5. dontcallmynamealexandra reblogged this from sexartandpolitics and added:
    Bernini is my favorite sculptor. of all time. all time.
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    Bernini - Ecstasy
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    Bernini - Ecstasy
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    Bernini - Ecstasy
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    Bernini - Ecstasy
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    “So great was the pain, that it made me give those moans; and so utter the sweetness that this sharpest of pains gave...
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  14. perfectible reblogged this from accidentalcharm and added:
    Gianlorenzo Bernini,...detail. (symphonyno2ineminor)
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  18. starcrasher reblogged this from crashinglybeautiful and added:
    my friend took a class called ‘ecstasy’ last year and got to read Lolita and something about St. Teresa.
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    Bernini - Ecstasy of St. Teresa, detail
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    Somebody get some aminal crackers in der STAT