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Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
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Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646161 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 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 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon.
Roma, Villa Farnesina, Sala delle Prospettive: fregio superiore con scene mitologiche ispirate alle Metamorfosi di Ovidio. Particolare con Iride che fa visita la casa del Sonno e chiede a Hypnos di mandare Orfeo da Alcione.
Affreschi di Baldassarre Peruzzi e bottega (1517-18).); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25190890
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Affresco Baldassarre Peruzzi Frieze Greek Gods Greek Myth Il Cinquecento Iris Lazio Mannerism Metamorphoses Moon Olympus Orpheus Ovid Rinascimento Roma Supplice Villa Farnesina Alcyone Divinity Hypnos Orfeo
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This fresco, titled "Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon" transports us back to the enchanting world of Greek mythology. Created by Baldassarre Peruzzi and his workshop in 1517-18, this masterpiece can be found within the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy. The scene depicted here is a moment of divine intervention as Iris, the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of Olympus, visits Hypnos, the god of sleep. She beseeches him to summon Orpheus to Alcyon. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this mythological encounter to life. As we gaze upon this fresco print by Bridgeman Images, we are drawn into a realm where gods and mortals intertwine. The moon shines brightly overhead while bats flutter through the night sky. This painting captures not only a specific moment but also an entire era - it represents both Renaissance artistry and ancient Greek myth. Peruzzi's skillful use of perspective adds depth and dimension to this composition. Every brushstroke tells a story; every figure conveys emotion. It is truly a testament to his mastery as an artist. In this print from Fine Art Finder, we find ourselves immersed in poetry and symbolism - an invitation to explore the rich tapestry that is Greek mythology through Peruzzi's lens.
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