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Room of Diana and Actaeon, 1524
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Room of Diana and Actaeon, 1524
2384753 Room of Diana and Actaeon, 1524 by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); Rocca Sanvitale, Fontanellato, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Fontanellato, Rocca Sanvitale, room of Diana and Actaeon: view of the ceiling with the cycle of frescoes by Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) depicting the myth of Diana and Actaeon, taken from Ovids Metamorphoses. The room, frescoed in 1524, probably was the bathroom of Paola Gonzaga, wife of Galeazzo Sanvitale.
Parma, Fontanellato, Rocca Sanvitale, stanza (o stufetta) di Diana e Atteone: veduta del soffitto con il ciclo di affreschi del Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) raffiguranti il mito di Diana e Atteone, tratto dalle Metamorfosi di Ovidio. La stanza, affrescata nel 1524, era probabilmente il bagno privato di Paola Gonzaga, moglie di Galeazzo Sanvitale.
); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25158742
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Actaeon Architectural Detail Artemis Atteone Bathroom Cherubini Deer Diana Gonzaga Paola Greyhounds High And Late Renaissance Metamorphoses Muralist Painte Parma Parmigianino Parmigianino 1503 1540 Putti Seraph Seraphs Cherub Cherubim Cherubs Reinassance Renaissance Time Semi Nude
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The Room of Diana and Actaeon, captured in this stunning photo print, transports us back to the 16th century in Parma, Italy. Painted by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) in 1524, these frescoes depict the captivating myth of Diana and Actaeon from Ovid's Metamorphoses. As we gaze upon the ceiling of this room, we are greeted with a mesmerizing cycle of scenes that unfold before our eyes. The architectural details surrounding the central figures add an air of grandeur to the composition. We see graceful angels and seraphs floating above, their presence enhancing the ethereal atmosphere. Intriguingly, this room is believed to have been Paola Gonzaga's private bathroom during her time as Galeazzo Sanvitale's wife. It is fascinating to imagine her bathing amidst such exquisite artistry. Parmigianino masterfully captures both beauty and tension within his work. The goddess Diana stands tall and regal while surrounded by greyhounds symbolizing hunting. Actaeon appears vulnerable as he transforms into a deer after accidentally stumbling upon Diana bathing naked with her nymphs. This print allows us to appreciate the intricate details of Parmigianino's brushwork and color palette even more closely. It serves as a reminder that art has the power not only to transport us through time but also to evoke emotions and spark our imagination centuries later.
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