From vastly different periods stonemasons had a great sense of fun. The ancient, yet forever popular, talking statues are still garnished with notes: usually vitriolic comments about current politics. Bernini carved a leaky boat for a fountain near the Spanish Steps: apparently that water supply was questionable. Also, the putti often get the last laugh. Here, in a Jesuit church, one is swinging while another needs a hand.
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