All of the following statements are true of Gianlorenzo Bernini and his artwork, except which one?
A. Bernini's The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa was conceived during the first age of Italian opera, and both share the Baroque affection of dramatic expression on a monumental scale
B. Bernini's David contrasts with earlier Renaissance versions of the subject, as the figure is rugged and spirited, caught in mid-action, and breaks into space with athletic vitality
C. Bernini designed a multimedia altarpiece called The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, which engages the tools of architecture, sculpture, and painting
D. Bernini was the leading Italian painter of the 17th century, known for using a perspective device called foreshortening to enhance the illusionism of his paintings
Answer: D. Bernini was the leading Italian painter of the 17th century, known for using a perspective device called foreshortening to enhance the illusionism of his paintings
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