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Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco)
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Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646158 Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives: the ample frieze with mythological scenes inspired by the Ovid Metamorphoses. Frescoes by Baldassarre Peruzzi and workshop (1517-18).
Detail of " Triumph of Venus", marine scene with dolpnins and cupids. Venus is surrounded by nymphs and tritons, all paying tribute to the goddess of love, offering corals, shellfish and crustaceans.
Roma, Villa Farnesina, Sala delle Prospettive: fregio superiore con scene mitologiche ispirate alle Metamorfosi di Ovidio. Affreschi di Baldassarre Peruzzi e bottega (1517-18).
Particolare del Trionfo di Venere. Scena marina con ninfe e tritoni che porgono offerte (coralli, crostacei e altri frutti di mare) alla dea dell amore, tra delfini e amorini); Ghigo Roli
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© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a mesmerizing fresco titled "Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids" by Baldassarre Peruzzi. Created between 1517-18, this masterpiece is located in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy. The artwork depicts an enchanting marine scene where Venus, the goddess of love, is surrounded by nymphs and tritons. They pay homage to her by offering corals, shellfish, and crustaceans. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring this mythological moment to life. The Hall of Perspectives at Villa Farnesina showcases a series of frescoes inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. This particular section focuses on the triumph of Venus and highlights Peruzzi's exceptional talent as well as his workshop's contribution. In this detail captured by Ghigo Roli from Bridgeman Images, we can appreciate the delicate brushstrokes that depict every nuance of the scene. The graceful dolphins swimming alongside cupids add an element of whimsy to the composition. This print allows us to admire Peruzzi's mastery from afar while appreciating the beauty and symbolism within each stroke. It serves as a reminder of art's ability to transport us into mythical realms where gods and goddesses reign supreme.
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