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The Rape of ProserpinaGian Lorenzo Bernini
From this angle, Bernini’s technical genius is apparent. Pluto’s gripping hands sink into Proserpina’s flesh with astonishing realism, turning marble into living form. The work (1621–22) stages emotional and physical tension at its peak, embodying the Baroque goal of stirring awe, drama, and pathos in a single breathtaking moment.
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