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Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: "Venus, as a huntress, appears to her son Aeneas and his companion Achates on the beach of Libya, ordering them to go to Dido", 1756-57 (fresco)
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Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: "Venus, as a huntress, appears to her son Aeneas and his companion Achates on the beach of Libya, ordering them to go to Dido", 1756-57 (fresco)
5962691 Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: "Venus, as a huntress, appears to her son Aeneas and his companion Achates on the beach of Libya, ordering them to go to Dido", 1756-57 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Vicenza, Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Palazzina: la terza stanza o stanza dell Eneide: "Venere, in veste di cacciatrice, appare al figlio Enea ed al suo compagno Acate sulla spiaggia di Libia, ordinando loro di recarsi da DIdone". Affreschi di Giambattista Tiepolo, 1756 - 1757.); Ghigo Roli
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This fresco, titled "Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: 'Venus, as a huntress, appears to her son Aeneas and his companion Achates on the beach of Libya, ordering them to go to Dido'", transports us into the mythical world of ancient Rome. Painted by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in 1756-57, this masterpiece can be found at Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. In this scene from Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid" we witness Venus taking on the guise of a huntress as she reveals herself to her son Aeneas and his loyal friend Achates. The ethereal figure emerges from a lush landscape onto the sandy shores of Libya. With grace and authority, she commands them to seek out Queen Dido. Tiepolo's skillful use of perspective and rococo style brings depth and grandeur to this mythological encounter. The vibrant colors and intricate details capture our imagination as we marvel at each brushstroke that breathes life into these divine characters. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of the timeless power of mythology and its ability to transcend time and space. It invites us to delve into ancient tales filled with gods, goddesses, heroes, and destiny. This fresco not only showcases Tiepolo's artistic genius but also serves as a reminder that art has always been an essential medium for storytelling throughout history.
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