In this week's episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am diving into a Baroque masterpiece! Bernini's Abduction of Persephone is a violent and jarring work showcasing an ancient myth. To listen, click here or download on your favorite platform! And please don't forget to rate and review if you enjoy it!
Abduction of Persephone
Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1621-22
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Detail of Abduction of Persephone
Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1621-22
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Galleria Borghese
Rome, Italy
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Cardinal Scipione Borghese
Ottavio Leoni
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Self Portrait
Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1623
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Sources
Gardner's Art through the Ages, 12th edition by Fred S. Kleiner