Who created "Saint Agnes"?

Saint Agnes was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in early 18th century.

When was "Saint Agnes" created?

This artwork was created early 18th century.

Is "Saint Agnes" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Agnes is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Agnes

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

early 18th century

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 13 15/16 × 6 × 5 7/8 in. (35.4 × 15.2 × 14.9 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

Italian, Rome

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Bequest of Vivian W. Lehman, 1978

Accession Number

1978.202

Tags

WomenSaints

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's *Saint Agnes* (early 18th century captures the divine grace of the young Roman martyr in lustrous bronze. Measuring just 14 inches tall, this intimate sculpture depicts Saint Agnes, the third-century virgin saint symbolizing purity and chastityher name derived from the Latin *agnus* for lamb, often evoking innocence. Bernini, the Baroque genius behind Rome's dramatic fountains and St. Peter's masterpieces, infuses the figure with his signature vitality, her gentle gaze upward sugges...

About the Artist

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Italian sculptor, architect, painter, and designer who is considered to be the supreme artist of the Italian Baroque. His important patrons included the Barberini and Borghese families. Italian architect. Comment on works: sculptor

Saint Agnes

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