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View of the vaults of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche
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View of the vaults of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche
2646190 View of the vaults of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, Loggia of Cupid and Psyche: view of the vault.
In the centre, two fictive tapestries include the concluding scenes: the splendid Council of the Gods, where the unjustly persecuted girl is finally received by the gods with divine complacence, and the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, the symbolic culmination of the entire cycle.
The Loggia takes its name from the decoration frescoed on the vault by Raphael and his workshop in 1517-18. The frescos represent episodes from the fable of Psyche, narrated in Apuleius Golden Ass, which had already been used in the fifteenth century for nuptial imagery.
To give the space a festive and theatrical feel to it, Raphael also transformed the vault of the Loggia into a pergola, adorned with magnificent hanging festoons, as though the greenery of the gardens had invaded the Villa itself.
However, although the general layout of the cycle and planning of the individual scenes and figures are attributed to the intuitive genius of Raphael (proven by a number of autographic sketches).
Roma, Villa Farnesina, Loggia di Amore e Psiche: veduta della volta.
Al centro del complesso sistema figurativo spiccano le grandi rappresentazioni del Concilio degli dei e del Convito nuziale, (di Amore e Psiche) tra finti arazzi tesi tra festoni. Nei peducci si trovano i vari episodi delle Storie di Amore e Psiche. Nelle vele sopra le lunette putti con gli attributi delle varie divinita.
Gli affreschi (1917-18) sono opera di Raffaello e dei suoi allievi (Raffaellino del Colle, Giovan Francesco Penni, Giulio Romano, Giovanni da Udine). Gli affreschi vennero sicuramente disegnati da Raffaello, ma la stesura spetta soprattutto alla sua scuola. La presenza degli intrecci vegetali accresce il senso di continuum della loggia con il giardino; vi sono riconoscibili la bellezza di circa duecento specie botaniche, soprattutto domestiche, tra cui anche numerose piante importate dalle Americhe, scoperte solo pochi anni prima); Ghigo Roli
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This print showcases the stunning vaults of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, located in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy. Painted by Raphael and his workshop between 1517-18, these frescos depict scenes from the fable of Psyche as narrated in Apuleius Golden Ass. The central focus of this image is on two fictive tapestries that portray significant moments within the story. The first depicts the Council of Gods, where the unjustly persecuted girl finds solace among divine beings. The second tapestry captures the symbolic culmination of the entire cycle -the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Raphael's genius is evident throughout this masterpiece as he transformed the vault into a pergola adorned with magnificent hanging festoons. This infusion of greenery creates a festive and theatrical ambiance within this space, blurring boundaries between nature and art. While Raphael's intuitive planning can be seen through autographic sketches, it was his students Raffaellino del Colle, Giovan Francesco Penni, Giulio Romano, Giovanni da Udine who executed most parts under his guidance. The presence of various plant species further enhances continuity between loggia and garden; approximately 200 botanical beauties are identifiable here including numerous plants imported from America - recently discovered at that time. This print offers a glimpse into an artistic marvel that seamlessly combines mythology with nature-inspired aesthetics. It serves as a testament to Raphael's enduring legacy as one of history's greatest painters.
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