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

ANSWER: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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