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Saint Longinus by Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Saint Longinus

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

c. 1630-31

Terracotta with gilding over gesso

Harvard Art Museums

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A gilded terracotta sculpture depicts a male figure in classical drapery, with one arm extended and the other holding a cloth. The figure stands on a rectangular base.

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figure drapery base diagonal sweep dynamic pose asymmetrical balance three-quarter view male figure sculpture terracotta gilded gold

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