Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives
Title

Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives

Caption

Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives: the ample frieze with mythological scenes inspired by the Ovid Metamorphoses. Frescoes by Baldassarre Peruzzi and workshop (1517-18).
Detail of "Triumph of Venus", marine scene with dolpnins and cupids. Venus is surrounded by nymphs and tritons, all paying tribute to the goddess of love, offering corals, shellfish and crustaceans.
Villa Farnesina, Roma (RM) - Rome, Lazio, Italia - Italy

Date

Dec 03, 2003

Credit line

Ghigo Roli/Photo12

Reference

GHR20A02_253

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