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Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 1524
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Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 1524
2384774 Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, from the Room of Diana and Actaeon, detail of 2384753, 1524 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 25130978
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This print showcases Paola Gonzaga as the Goddess Ceres, a stunning detail from Parmigianino's masterpiece in the Room of Diana and Actaeon. The artwork, created in 1524, adorns the Rocca Sanvitale in Fontanellato, Parma, Italy. The room itself is believed to have been Paola Gonzaga's private bath area during her time as Galeazzo Sanvitale's wife. The cycle of frescoes by Parmigianino depicts scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, specifically focusing on the myth of Diana and Actaeon. In this particular lunette or small arched space within the ceiling, we see Paola Gonzaga portrayed with utmost elegance and grace as she embodies the goddess Ceres. With meticulous attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes, Parmigianino captures her beauty and radiance. Paola Gonzaga appears regal yet approachable as she assumes the likeness of Ceres - the goddess associated with agriculture and fertility. Her serene expression exudes wisdom while her flowing robes add a sense of movement to the composition. Through this photograph print by Bridgeman Images, viewers are granted an intimate glimpse into both art history and Paola Gonzaga's personal life. It serves as a testament to Parmigianino's talent for capturing not only physical resemblance but also conveying deeper symbolic meanings through his work.
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