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Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 15241524
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Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 15241524
2384775 Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 15241524 by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); Rocca Sanvitale, Fontanellato, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Fontanellato, Rocca Sanvitale, stanza (o stufetta) di Diana e Atteone: particolare del 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. In questa lunetta e raffigurata con ogni probabilita Paola Gonzaga, nelle sembianzedella dea Cerere.
Parma, Fontanellato, Rocca Sanvitale, room of Diana and Actaeon: detail 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. In this lunette it is likely depicted Paola Gonzaga, in the likeness of the goddess Ceres.); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25145586
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Parmigianino, specifically his depiction of Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres. The detail is taken from the Room of Diana and Actaeon in Rocca Sanvitale, Fontanellato, Parma, Italy. The room itself is a masterpiece, with its cycle of frescoes by Parmigianino illustrating the mythological tale of Diana and Actaeon from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Painted in 1524, this room was believed to be Paola Gonzaga's private bathroom during her time as Galeazzo Sanvitale's wife. In this particular lunette or ceiling panel, we see Paola Gonzaga transformed into the goddess Ceres. With delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail, Parmigianino captures her beauty and grace as she embodies this powerful deity associated with agriculture and fertility. The image transports us back in time to an era where artistry flourished under skilled hands like that of Parmigianino. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage found within Italian Renaissance art. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this momentous piece through their lens, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail from afar. This print brings history alive on our walls and invites us to immerse ourselves in the enchanting world created by Parmigianino centuries ago.
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