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Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
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Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646081 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (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.
Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx.
Frescoes by Baldassarre Peruzzi and workshop (1517-18).
In Greek mythology, Ceyx was the son of Eosphorus and the king of Thessaly. He was married to Alcyone. They were very happy together, and often called each other " Zeus" and " Hera". This angered Zeus, so while Ceyx was at sea, the god threw a thunderbolt at his ship. Ceyx appeared to Alcyone as an apparition to tell her of his fate, and she threw herself into the sea in her grief. Out of compassion, the gods changed them both into halcyon birds. It is said that the halcyon birds build their nests when the water is calm since both of them died at sea.
Roma, Villa Farnesina, la Sala delle Prospettive, fregio superiore con scene mitologiche ispirate alleMetamorfodidi Ovidio.
Scena di diluvio con Alcione e Ceice.
Affreschi di Baldassarre Peruzzi e bottega (1517-18).
Ceice e una figura della mitologia greca, figlio di Espero e discendente di Eracle.
Sposo Alcione e la loro unione fu tanto felice che questa un giorno lo volle apostrofare " Zeus". Il re degli dei si indigno per questo affronto e scateno una tempesta mentre Ceice era in viaggio per mare, facendolo annegare. La sua ombra apparve ad Alcione che, capita la morte, si getto nelle acque per raggiungerlo.
Gli dei, commossi, ne ebbero pieta e li trasformarono in alcioni (un tipo di uccello, probabilmente un martin pescatore o una specie di gabbiano). Il loro nido vicino al mare, veniva continuamente distrutto dalle onde. Zeus ebbe nuovamente pieta e placo il mare per sette giorni, prima e dopo il solstizio d inverno, affinche potessero riprodursi.
Gli alcioni (uccelli) vennero consacrati a Teti ed erano il collegamento tra cielo e mare. Divennero anche il simbolo di una celere pace e tranquillita.); Ghigo Roli
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This print captures a scene of flood with the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, depicted in a stunning fresco by Baldassarre Peruzzi and his workshop. Located in the Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy, this artwork is part of The Hall of Perspectives, showcasing an ample frieze inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. In Greek mythology, Ceyx was the king of Thessaly and married to Alcyone. Their love was so strong that they affectionately called each other "Zeus" and "Hera". However, their happiness angered Zeus himself. While Ceyx was at sea, Zeus threw a thunderbolt at his ship as punishment for their audacity. Before meeting his tragic fate, Ceyx appeared to Alcyone as an apparition to inform her about what had happened. Overwhelmed with grief upon hearing the news, she threw herself into the sea. Touched by their deep love and sorrowful end, the gods transformed both Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyon birds. These birds are known for building nests when the water is calm since both lovers died at sea. The halcyons were consecrated to Teti (Thetis) and became symbols of peace and tranquility between heaven and sea. This remarkable fresco beautifully depicts this poignant mythological tale while showcasing Peruzzi's artistic mastery alongside his workshop's contributions. It serves as a testament to ancient legends that continue to captivate our imagination through art across centuries.
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