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TIL Lorenzo Bernini's altarpiece "the ecstasy of Saint Teresa", in the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, has been described by critics as "the most astounding peep show in art". In victorian t... (en.wikipedia.org)

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Original Title: TIL Lorenzo Bernini's altarpiece "the ecstasy of Saint Teresa", in the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, has been described by critics as "the most astounding peep show in art". In victorian times, critics wanted it destroyed, while others have argued that it doesn't contain anything sexual

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