<p class="MsoNormal">Completed in 1667 and located in front of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome, Italy, Bernini’s “Elephant” is a powerful symbol combining Egyptian lore and Roman power. The elephant was designed as an imaginative base for the ancient Egyptian obelisk from the 6th century BCE.</p>

Completed in 1667 and located in front of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome, Italy, Bernini’s “Elephant” is a powerful symbol combining Egyptian lore and Roman power. The elephant was designed as an imaginative base for the ancient Egyptian obelisk from the 6th century BCE.

<p>Completed in 1667 and located in front of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome, Italy, Bernini’s “Elephant” is a powerful symbol combining Egyptian lore and Roman power. The elephant was designed as an imaginative base for the ancient Egyptian obelisk from the 6th century BCE.</p>

Episode 316 - Bernini's "Elephant"

This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.

Share Episode 316 - Bernini's "Elephant"

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 316 - Bernini's "Elephant"

Episode 316 - Bernini's "Elephant"

More shows like Rebuilding The Renaissance

In Our Time

Travel with Rick Steves

History Extra podcast

Rick Steves Italy Audio Tours

In Our Time: History

In Our Time: Culture

The History of English Podcast

Emperors of Rome

Dan Snow's History Hit

Tides of History

Untold Italy travel podcast

The Ancients

The Rest Is History

Gone Medieval

Not Just the Tudors