Famous Baroque sculptures in Rome: Exploring the Beauty of Roman Sculpture

Rome is not only a treasure trove of monuments, but also a center of Baroque art, a school of art renowned for its dynamism, deep emotional expression, and fine decorative details. In the streets of the Eternal City, Baroque sculptures are full of mystery and passion, moving everyone who looks at them. Among them, the representative works of Roman Baroque sculpture art are Bernini’s sculptures and several world-famous fountains. Let’s go into the world of these sculptures and experience the artistic charms behind them.

Apollo and Daphne Statue in Galleria Borghese Museum

Benigni’s Baroque Roman Statues

1. The Ecstasy of St Teresa of Avila

The Ecstasy of St Teresa, located in the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, is undoubtedly one of Benigni’s most celebrated masterpieces. The sculpture depicts the moment when the Virgin Teresa is penetrated by divine love, and the mixture of pain and joy in her expression demonstrates the profound emotional power of Baroque art. The clever use of light and shadow adds to the drama and visual impact of this work.

The Ecstasy of St Teresa Sculpture located in Santa Maria della Vittoria

2. David Sculpture

Unlike Michelangelo’s static David sculpture, Bernini’s David is full of movement. The sculpture captures the moment before David throws the stone to defeat the giant Goliath. The tense expression and twisted body demonstrate the dynamic beauty that characterizes Baroque art. This work is a technical challenge and a peak of emotional expression.

Bernini’s David statue

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3. Apollo and Daphne Sculpture

Apollo and Daphne” in the Borghese is another masterpiece of Bernini’s sculpture, showing the exciting moment of Apollo chasing Daphne. The highlight of this sculpture is the gradual transformation of Daphne’s body – from human to laurel tree – where technique and emotion are combined to great effect.

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4. Angel Sculpture on Sant’AngeloBridge

This series of angelic sculptures on the Ponte Sant’Angelo was designed by Bernini. Each angel holds symbols of the crucifixion, such as the cross, the nails, and the crown of thorns. These sculptures are not only beautiful but also full of doctrinal significance, providing a profound religious experience and artistic enjoyment for passers-by and visitors.

Angel Sculpture on Sant’Angelo Bridge

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Baroque Fountain in Roman

Four Rivers Fountain

The Four Rivers Fountain is another masterpiece designed by Bernini. It is located in Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy. The “Four Rivers” refers to the human conquest of the four rivers: Danube (Danube), Ganges (Ganges), Nile (Nile), and La Plata – Paraná (Rio de la Plata), the author used four marble human statues to symbolize the four rivers, the middle of the rockery and an Egyptian-style square granite minaret, symbolizing the triumph of Catholicism throughout the world.

Four Rivers Fountain in Piazza Navona, Rome

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a combination of the Baroque style and the beauty of ancient Greek statuary. Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), located in Rome, Italy, is the intersection of three streets, because the fountain in front of three roads extending outwards, and Trevi Fountain “Trevi Trevi” is the meaning of the three forks of the road, but also the origin of the name of the fountain. The Wishing Fountain is the last Baroque architectural masterpiece in Rome, and is the largest and most well-known fountain in Rome, thus becoming one of the symbols of Rome. It is a baroque style combined with the beauty of ancient Greek statues.

Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

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