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| - | :''[[The Rape of Proserpina]]'' | ||
| - | '''''The Rape of Proserpina''''' is a large [[baroque]] [[marble]] sculptural group by [[Bernini]] executed between 1621 and 1622. It depicts [[Proserpina|Proserpine]] being seized and taken to the underworld by [[Pluto (mythology)|Pluto]]. | + | # One of the long [[extremity|extremities]] of the [[hand]]. |
| - | + | #: ''Human [[hand]]s have 5 fingers: the [[thumb]], the [[forefinger]] (or [[index finger]]), the [[middle finger]], the [[ring finger]] and the [[little finger]].'' | |
| - | The twisted [[contrapposto]] or [[figura serpentinata]] pose is reminiscent of [[Mannerism]], and allows the simultaneous depiction of the abduction (as seen from the left, with Pluto striding to grasp her), the arrival in the underworld (as seen from the front, he appears triumphantly bearing his trophy in his arms) and her prayer to her mother [[Ceres (mythology)|Ceres]] to return to the real world 6 months a year (as seen from the right one, with Proserpina's tears, the wind blowing her hair, and [[Cerberus]] barking). Pushing against Pluto's face Proserpina's hand creases his skin, while his [[finger]]s [[sink]] into the [[flesh]] of his [[victim]]. Proserpina’s lips are slightly opened, as if she were screaming and begging for help. Upon closer examination, one would notice the delicately crafted marble tears that look as though they are literally dripping down her face. | + | # A piece of food resembling such an extremity. |
| - | + | #: ''chocolate fingers'' | |
| - | Bernini's principal patron [[Scipione Borghese]] funded it but then gave it to [[Ludovico Ludovisi|Cardinal Ludovisi]] in 1622, who took it to [[Villa Ludovisi|his villa]]. It remained there until 1908, when the [[Italy|Italian]] state purchased it and returned it to the [[Galleria Borghese]]. | + | |
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- One of the long extremities of the hand.
- Human hands have 5 fingers: the thumb, the forefinger (or index finger), the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger.
- A piece of food resembling such an extremity.
- chocolate fingers
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