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Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
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Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384690 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info.: Mantova, Palazzo Te (Residenza estiva dei Gonzaga), Sala di Amore e Psiche: la volta, con affreschi di Giulio Romano e aiuti (1526 - 1528). I ventidue passi illustrati da Giulio Romano a Palazzo Te sono tratti dalle Metamorfosi di Apuleio, scrittore latino del II secolo d. C.
Particolare della volta: lunetta con Venere che ottiene da Giove la disponibilita di Mercurio.
Mantua, Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence), Sala di Amore e Psiche: view of the vault, with frescoes by Giulio Romano and his assistants (1526 - 1528). Giulio Romano got his inspiration from Apuleius Metamorphoses.
Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus.); Ghigo Roli
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of the vault in the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, located in Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy. Painted by Giulio Romano and his workshop between 1526 and 1528, this masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional talent. In this particular section of the vault, we see a lunette representing Venus as she seeks Mercury's availability from Zeus. The scene is richly detailed and exudes an air of divine elegance. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, stands before Zeus with grace and allure while making her request. The composition is meticulously executed with vibrant colors that bring life to every brushstroke. The Chamber of Cupid and Psyche was part of Gonzaga's summer residence at Palazzo Te. It served as a sanctuary for art lovers who sought solace in its breathtaking frescoes inspired by Apuleius' Metamorphoses. Giulio Romano skillfully brought these mythical tales to life on the vaulted ceiling through his remarkable artistic vision. This print allows us to appreciate the intricate details captured by Ghigo Roli from Bridgeman Images. It transports us back in time to experience firsthand the grandeur and beauty that adorned this magnificent chamber centuries ago. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply captivated by classical mythology, this image serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with storytelling through visual artistry.
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