Autumn in the Guise of Priapus (one of a pair) 1616–17 Pietro Bernini Italian The two terms were made in 1616 by Pietro Bernini (1562–1629) with the assistance of his more famous son, the sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), for Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Each consisting of a half-body merging into a tapering pedestal, they originally stood in the gardens of the Villa Borghese in Rome, at the entrance to the cardinal's Vigna di Porta Pinciana. Appropriately laden with fruits and flowers, the Flora (see ) and Priapus, carved in an energetic, rustic fashion, symbolize the abundan
Autumn in the Guise of Priapus (one of a pair) 1616–17 Pietro Bernini Italian The two terms were made in 1616 by Pietro Bernini (1562–1629) with the assistance of his more famous son, the sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), for Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Each consisting of a half-body merging into a tapering pedestal, they originally stood in the gardens of the Villa Borghese in Rome, at the entrance to the cardinal's Vigna di Porta Pinciana. Appropriately laden with fruits and flowers, the Flora (see ) and Priapus, carved in an energetic, rustic fashion, symbolize the abundance of nature in spring and autumn. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2166. Autumn in the Guise of Priapus Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Autumn in the Guise of Priapus (one of a pair). Pietro Bernini (Italian, 1562–1629). Italian, Rome. 1616–17. Marble. Sculpture
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