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Sad elephant ~ this statue, which is called the Pulcino della Minerva, is located
in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva and behind the Pantheon
in Rome, Italy.
Sad lion ~ this statue is located on the steps of the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo,
also called the Duomo di San Lorenzo in Genova, Italy.
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Comments (13)
Oh I really adore stone lions! :)
Posted by Leslie | October 4, 2008 11:23 AM
Posted on October 4, 2008 11:23
Awesome photos of two very expressive animals. Looking at these just makes me so "homesick" for Italy!
Great take on the theme. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
And yes, maybe my dream will come true and North Carolina will "Turn It Blue"!!!
Posted by Annie | October 4, 2008 11:57 AM
Posted on October 4, 2008 11:57
the doleful eyes on the lion's face sure makes it look depressing.
Posted by saint2 | October 4, 2008 12:12 PM
Posted on October 4, 2008 12:12
Wow, those are wonderful and they do look very sad. The detail on both is so great.
Posted by Carver | October 4, 2008 12:52 PM
Posted on October 4, 2008 12:52
Wow, G.I took a photo of those lions in Genoa too and wasn't sure why I didn't feel good about it - it's the eyes - it's the sadness in them -- you got it! Thanks, M
Posted by menehune | October 4, 2008 1:36 PM
Posted on October 4, 2008 13:36
The lion is definitely sad. I love that elephant from Rome. I'll need to look closer next time since I've never noticed that it is sad.
Posted by Marta | October 4, 2008 3:28 PM
Posted on October 4, 2008 15:28
Ah what wonderful shots for the theme. The lion really does look so sad!
Posted by jams O'Donnell | October 4, 2008 9:21 PM
Posted on October 4, 2008 21:21
Wonderful choices!
Posted by Amy | October 5, 2008 12:36 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 00:36
Hi Girasoli, great theme photos! The captured expressions on the elephant and especially the lion is really amazing. These were great choices on the theme!
Have a great Sunday!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | October 5, 2008 4:05 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 04:05
I'll have to look for the sad elephant next time I'm in Rome since I've never seen it. I love the lion from the Duomo in Genova. He looks sad and preoccupied. So much emotion on that face!
Posted by María I. | October 5, 2008 6:18 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 06:18
Girasoli, I love Bernini's elephant -- every time I'm in Rome, I try to visit him as often as possible. (I think he's sad because of the ridiculous saddle that Bernini was forced to slap on his back!)
Speaking of animal sculptures, do you remember when we visited the turtle fountain in the Ghetto in Rome?
Posted by sandrac | October 5, 2008 12:45 PM
Posted on October 5, 2008 12:45
lovely statues. The lion is striking!
Posted by Snap2days | October 5, 2008 1:17 PM
Posted on October 5, 2008 13:17
Thanks everyone. These two statues are two of my favorite in all of Italy. I love their expressions, especially the lion.
María, I missed this statue also the first two times I was in Rome. If you are facing the Pantheon and walk down the street or alley to the left (with the Pantheon on your right), you will run right into it (on the left side of the street/alley. It is located in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Make sure to go inside this church if you get the chance. It is quite beautiful inside.
Sandra, I thought about the turtle fountain also for this week's theme, but I have posted it twice already and it wasn't as "sad" looking. I will always be grateful to you for taking me to this statue. I am not sure if I ever would have found it on my own.
Posted by girasoli | October 6, 2008 6:40 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 18:40