Penni Collection

View of the Room of Constantine, Vatican City (photo)
991694 View of the Room of Constantine, Vatican City (photo) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: Romano, Penni)

View of the Room of Constantine, Vatican City (photo)
991691 View of the Room of Constantine, Vatican City (photo) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: Romano, Penni, Raffaelino del Colle 1517-24/16C )

Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1546-47. Creator: Leon Davent
Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1546-47

The Death of Adonis, 1544. Creator: Jean Mignon
The Death of Adonis, 1544. After Luca Penni

Venus pricked by the thorns on a rose bush, in the background Mars chasing Adonis, in the foreground winged cupid resting, 1556. After Luca Penni

Allegory of the Hunt; a hunter holding a large spear carrying a woman (Diana?) on his shoulders; five hunting dogs in the foreground and a retinue of male and female hunters in the background, 1556

Apollo and the Muses, ca. 1557. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Apollo and the Muses, ca. 1557. After Luca Penni

Christ in Limbo, ca. 1547-48. Creator: Luca Penni
Christ in Limbo, ca. 1547-48

The Holy Family with the young John the Baptist and Saint Catherine. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 1517-1524. Artist: Penni, Gianfrancesco (1496-1528)
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 1517-1524. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Apparition of the Cross to the Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524. Artist: Penni, Gianfrancesco (1496-1528)
The Apparition of the Cross to the Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Baptism of Constantine, 1517-1524. Artist: Penni, Gianfrancesco (1496-1528)
The Baptism of Constantine, 1517-1524. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Fight between Entellus of Sicily and Dares of Troy, c1544. Artist: Luca Penni
The Fight between Entellus of Sicily and Dares of Troy, c1544. Penni, Luca (1500/4-1577). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Martha And Mary Magdalene Before Christ, Penni, Giovanni Francesco, Approximately 1496-approximately 1528, Martha Presenting Her Sister Mary Magdalene To Jesus, Who Reaches His Arm Out To Greet Them

Drawings Prints, Print, Mars, Venus, Served, Cupid, Graces, Artist, Leon Davent, Luca Penni
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mars and Venus Served by Cupid and the Graces, Artist, after, Leon Davent, Luca Penni, French, active 1540-56, Italian, Florence 1500/1504-1557 Paris, Davent, Leon, Penni

Calumny Apelles 1560 Engraving first state six
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Drawings Prints, Drawing, Christ, Limbo, Artist, Luca Penni, Italian, Florence 1500 / 1504-1557 Paris
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Christ in Limbo, Artist, Luca Penni, Italian, Florence 1500/1504-1557 Paris, Penni, Luca, Italian, 1500, 1557, ca.1547-48, 1542, 1552

Luca Penni, Italian (1500-1504-1556), The Banquet of Achelous, c. 1545, pen and black ink with brown and blue-gray washes, heightened with white gouache on paper washed light brown

Giorgio Ghisi after Luca Penni (Italian, 1520 - 1582), The Calumny of Apelles, 1560, engraving on laid paper

Agostino dei Musi after Luca Penni (Italian, c. 1490 - 1536 or after), The Chariot of Diana, 1541, engraving

La on Davent after Luca Penni (French (?), active 1540-1556), The Death of Adonis
La© on Davent after Luca Penni (French (?), active 1540-1556), The Death of Adonis, etching

Rena Boyvin after Luca Penni (French, c. 1525 - c. 1625), Silenus, engraving
Rena© Boyvin after Luca Penni (French, c. 1525 - c. 1625), Silenus, engraving

Martha and Mary Magdalene before Christ, Penni, Giovanni Francesco, approximately 1496-approximately 1528, Martha presenting her sister Mary Magdalene to Jesus, who reaches his arm out to greet them

GIANFRANCESCO PENNI (c1488-1528). Italian painter. Engraving by Giovanni Battista Cecchi, late 18th or early 19th century

Virgin of the Veil (The Virgin of the Blue Diadem - The Virgin, Child and young St John). Gianfresco Penni (Il Fattore, c1488-1528) Florentine painter

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"Penni: A Master of Mythology and History in Art" Step into the Room of Constantine in Vatican City, where a world of captivating art awaits. Among the masterpieces adorning these walls is "The Rape of Helen, " an exquisite creation by Luca Penni, who lived from 1500 to 1577. The painting depicts the infamous abduction that sparked the Trojan War. Another remarkable work by Penni is "Venus in Vulcan's Forge" from 1546-47. This piece transports us to a scene filled with divine beauty and craftsmanship as Venus, the goddess of love, finds herself amidst Vulcan's fiery domain. In "The Death of Adonis" painted in 1544, Jean Mignon captures a poignant moment as Venus pricks her finger on a rose bush while Mars relentlessly pursues Adonis. This tragic tale unfolds against a backdrop brimming with symbolism and emotion. Moving beyond mythology, we encounter an allegory within "Allegory of the Hunt. " Here we witness Diana being carried by a hunter wielding a mighty spear—a representation rich with hidden meanings waiting to be unraveled. Penni's talents extend beyond mythological narratives; he also delves into religious themes. In his masterpiece "Christ in Limbo" created around 1547-48, Penni explores Christ's descent into limbo after his crucifixion—an evocative portrayal that invites contemplation and reflection. "The Holy Family with the young John the Baptist and Saint Catherine" presents another sacred scene brought to life through Penni's brushstrokes. This composition beautifully unites biblical figures in harmonious unity while radiating spiritual serenity, not alone in his artistic endeavors within his family; Gianfrancesco Penni contributed significantly too. His monumental works include "The Battle of Milvian Bridge, " which immortalizes this historic event dating back to between 1517-1524.