Stumbled across this image of the amazing Bernini statue The Rape of Persephone. When we were in Rome a few years ago we unfortunately could not fit the Borghese Gallery, home of this statue, into our time there. However, we were staying nearby and upon walking by the museum spied the masterpiece through the window. It was one of those moments that truly feels like serendipity. We had a clear view, no one was around, and the gallery lights shone straight down like a spotlight. I think we stayed there - practically standing in the bushes - for close to 30 minutes. How is this even possible? To make stone look so much like human flesh. It's astonishing, really. In my eyes this is proof of a God given talent. How else can you explain this?
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