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Ceres, detail of the lunettes, 1518-19 (fresco)
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Ceres, detail of the lunettes, 1518-19 (fresco)
3660829 Ceres, detail of the lunettes, 1518-19 (fresco) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Former Monastery of St. Paul, Chamber of the Abbess or of St Paul or of Giovanna da Piacenza, the vault: frescoes on the theme of Diana by Antonio Allegri, known as il Correggio (1518-9)
Parma, Ex-Monastero di San Paolo, Camera della Badessa o Camera di San Paolo o di Giovanna da Piacenza, la volta: affreschi di Antonio Allegri, detto " il Correggio " (1518-1519) incentrati sul tema di Diana. Particolare di lunetta con affresco monocromo di statua: " Cerere" (?).); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25191564
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Ceiling Chamber Of Saint Paul Cherubini Correggio 1489 1534 Diana Dome Emilia Romagna Former Convent Of Saint Paul Frescoes Muralist Painte Parma Pergola Vault Cherub Cherubim Cherubs
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the lunettes in Ceres, a fresco painted by Correggio (Antonio Allegri) between 1518 and 1519. The artwork is located in the Camera di San Paolo, within the Convento di San Paolo in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The former Monastery of St. Paul houses this remarkable chamber known as the Chamber of the Abbess or St. Paul or Giovanna da Piacenza. The vault of this chamber is adorned with exquisite frescoes centered around the theme of Diana, all masterfully created by Antonio Allegri, also known as il Correggio. In this particular detail captured by Ghigo Roli's lens, we are presented with a monochrome fresco depicting what appears to be a statue named "Cerere" (?), representing Ceres - the goddess associated with agriculture and fertility in Roman mythology. The composition exudes an air of elegance and grace as it portrays Ceres amidst a celestial setting filled with cherubs and cherubim figures. This enchanting scene transports viewers to another time and place while showcasing Correggio's exceptional talent for capturing movement and emotion through his brushstrokes. As we delve into this piece from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we can appreciate how it exemplifies Renaissance artistry at its finest – combining delicate details such as dogs hunting alongside divine beings against an Italian pergola backdrop. Overall, this print invites us to immerse ourselves in the beauty of Correggio's work while contemplating themes that have fascinated artists throughout history: divinity, nature's bounty, and humanity's connection to both.
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