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This sculptor created a mattress for a Roman sculpture discovered at the Santa Maria della Vittoria. An unfinished sculpture by this artist (10[1])depicts a woman holding the Sun while standing on the Earth. (10[1])Sculptures of the Cornaro family occupy a balcony (10[1])and watch (10[1])over this artist’s (10[1])depiction of a “dart of love.” This artist’s several works for the Borghese Gallery include one of Pluto carrying away Prosperina (10[1])and another of Daphne turning (10[1])into a tree. (10[1])This sculptor of Truth Unveiled by Time depicted golden rays falling on an angel (10[1])as he prepares to thrust his (10[1])spear into a nun. For 10 points, name this Italian Baroque sculptor of The Ecstasy (10[1])of Saint Teresa. ■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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