Posted by Steve | Posted in Carving Tools and Techniques | Posted on 11-03-2010
Tags: marble carving technique

Among the sculptures of Bernini that the use of several pieces of carved marble and put them together?
I wonder about the question … I know he uses the technique of marble multuple with some of his work, but I'm not sure about the famous David, Apollo and Daphne and Santa Teresa met with several pieces. Please help
I could be completely off since I'm not 100% clear in your question. But this site may be able to help http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bern/hd_bern.htm ….
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