Imagine being so talented you could make marble appear soft to the touch. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was only 23 years old when he created this breathtaking masterpiece in the 1600s.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was just 23 years old when he finished The Abduction of Proserpina in 1622. Widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements of the Baroque era, the sculpture is celebrated for making solid Carrara marble appear remarkably soft and lifelike. Its most famous detail depicts Pluto’s fingers sinking into Proserpina’s thigh, creating the astonishing illusion of flesh yielding under pressure.
Through dramatic movement, deep shadows, and exquisitely polished surfaces, Bernini transformed rigid stone into what seems like flowing fabric, delicate skin, and even tears. Today, this extraordinary display of artistry and emotion can be seen at the Galleria Borghese in Rome.
#TheVampireLestat’s Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson turn it all the way up. ❤️🔥🤘🩸 Sink your fangs into this behind-the-scenes look at the actors’ GQ HYPE shoot.
This guy was going to neighborhoods to make people aware of the insecurity in the country and why they need to come out and vote.
I heard he was kidnapped.
His name is Livinus Nwosu.
It was said that he was kidnapped by an armed unknown men.
Imagine they could find him to kidnap him but they couldn’t find the kidnappers in Oyo State.
You’re a wicked person, if you’re supporting APC.
Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84.
We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.
I never imagined I would be making this kind of plea.
My wife, Dasola, went in for a Caesarean Section to deliver our baby, but what should have been the happiest moment of our lives suddenly became a fight for survival.
She developed severe sepsis after surgery, leading to
Russell Wilson announces he is joining CBS Sports after 14 NFL seasons.
Super Bowl XLVIII Champion
2x NFC Champion
10x Pro Bowls
2020 WPMOY
46,966 passing yards (16th all time)
So let me get this straight.
Jake Tapper is focused on attacking my Mom.
Jared and Ivanka are building a private island paradise on Albanian protected land.
Don Jr married the daughter of Epstein’s banker, and a startup his fund backs just got a record $620M Pentagon loan.
Eric is taking an Israeli drone company public for $1.5B in the middle of a war with Iran that nobody wanted.
And I know: “But what about your paintings, Hunter?”
Please.
You might be having a rough day 😔 and then you’d just remember "Gabriel fires it into the Budapest sky,and PSG are the champions again" and you’d start smiling ☺️ 🥹😂