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Palazzina (Small Building): view of the first room and its frescoes representing episodes from the Iliad: "Athena prevents Achilles from drawing his sword against Agamemnon", 1756-57 (fresco)
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Palazzina (Small Building): view of the first room and its frescoes representing episodes from the Iliad: "Athena prevents Achilles from drawing his sword against Agamemnon", 1756-57 (fresco)
5962667 Palazzina (Small Building): view of the first room and its frescoes representing episodes from the Iliad: "Athena prevents Achilles from drawing his sword against Agamemnon", 1756-57 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Vicenza, Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Palazzina: veduta della prima stanza con episodi tratti dall'Iliade: "Atena impedisce ad Achille di sguainare la spada contro Agamennone". Affreschi di Giambattista Tiepolo, 1756 - 1757.); Ghigo Roli; Italian, out of copyright
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Achille Achilles Affresco Agamemnon Agamennone Architettura Arte Atena Athena Barocco Divinita Edificio Giambattista Tiepolo Greek Myth Homer Il Settecento Iliad Iliade Minerva Mito Greco Mitología Olimpo Olympus Omero Opera Darte Perspective Pittura Prospettiva Rococo Vicenza Villa Villa Valmarana Ai Nani Xviii Century Xviii Secolo Divinity
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This print showcases the exquisite frescoes adorning the first room of the Palazzina, a small building within Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. Painted by the renowned artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1756 and 1757, these frescoes depict scenes from Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. In this particular image, we are drawn to a powerful moment captured on one of the walls. The scene portrays Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, intervening to prevent Achilles from drawing his sword against Agamemnon, King of Mycenae. The tension between these two legendary figures is palpable as Athena stands resolute before them. Tiepolo's masterful brushwork brings life and movement to each figure in this grand composition. The rich colors and intricate details transport us back to ancient Greece as we witness this pivotal event unfold before our eyes. The Villa Valmarana ai Nani itself adds another layer of beauty to this artwork. Its architectural splendor perfectly complements Tiepolo's rococo style and enhances our appreciation for his artistic genius. This print captures not only an exceptional piece of art but also invites us into a world where mythology intertwines with history. It serves as a testament to Tiepolo's talent and reminds us why he remains one of Italy's most celebrated painters even today.
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