Fiorentino Rossi Collection

Plate 1: Saturn in a niche devouring his son, standing before a scythe, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 16: Hebe in a niche with her hands in the air, running to the left while looking to the right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 17: Bacchus standing in a niche, holding grapes over a plate, accompanied by an infant satyr, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 6: Thetis standing in a niche with a shell and sea creature, pouring water out of a vase, looking to her left, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 4: Juno standing in a niche, viewed from behind, stroking a peacock to her right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 3: Jupiter emerging from a niche, riding an eagle and holding a thunderbolt in his left hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 2: Ops standing in a niche with her hands at her breasts, looking to her left, with animals behind her, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 9: Mars in a niche, holding a sword above his head with his right arm, and a shield on his left arm, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 8: Prosperpina, standing in a niche, turning to the right while holding mantle in both hands and flowers in her right hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 7: Pluto in a niche, holding a bident, with Cerberus next to him, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 19: Vulcan standing in a niche swinging a hammer, with an anvil, hammer, and tongs at his feet, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Winged Putto Playing a Lute, 16th century. Artist: Fiorentino Rossi
Winged Putto Playing a Lute, 16th century. From the Ufizzi Gallery, Florence

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Fiorentino Rossi: A Captivating Journey through Mythology In the mesmerizing world of Fiorentino Rossi, mythology comes alive in breathtaking detail. Plate 1 introduces us to Saturn, the devourer of his own son, standing before a scythe. The intricate carvings on this niche depict the dark and twisted nature of this ancient god. Moving forward to Plate 16, we encounter Hebe, the goddess of youth, with her hands raised high in the air. Her eyes are fixed on something ahead as she runs gracefully towards an unknown destination. What could be capturing her attention? Plate 17 unveils Bacchus himself standing proudly within a niche adorned with grapes over a plate. This depiction perfectly captures his essence as the god of wine and revelry - a symbol of indulgence and celebration. As we delve deeper into Rossi's masterpieces, Plate 6 presents Thetis standing elegantly in a niche while holding a shell and sea creature. The delicate details bring forth images of oceanic beauty and mythical creatures that dwell beneath its depths. Neptune takes center stage in Plate 5; he stands tall within his niche wielding his mighty trident while accompanied by a majestic hippocampus – a magnificent sea-horse-like creature embodying power and grace. Juno graces our presence in Plate 4 as she stands within her niche viewed from behind. With one hand gently stroking her peacock companion to her right, she exudes regality and elegance fit for the queen of gods herself. The awe-inspiring figure of Jupiter emerges from his niche riding atop an eagle in Plate 3. This portrayal showcases both strength and majesty as he soars through the heavens above. Ops captivates us next in Plate 2; standing within her niche with hands placed tenderly upon her breasts while gazing intently towards her left. Her expression hints at secrets yet untold - a goddess of fertility and abundance.