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Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco)
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Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646086 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives: the ample frieze with mythological scenes inspired by the Ovid Metamorphoses. Detail of Apollo and Daphne.
Frescoes by Baldassarre Peruzzi and workshop (Giulio Romano?) 1517-18.
Roma, Villa Farnesina, Sala delle Prospettive: fregio superiore con scene mitologiche ispirate alle Metamorfosi di Ovidio.
Affreschi di Baldassarre Peruzzi e bottega (Giulio Romano?) 1517-18.
Particolare con Apollo che si protende verso Dafne, convinto ormai di averla raggiunta. Proprio mentre l afferra si rende conto che questa ha iniziato a trasformarsi in un albero. Dafne vorrebbe proseguire la sua corsa, tanto che la parte superiore del suo corpo e sbilanciata in avanti, ma le sue gambe rimangono fissate al terreno, sono ormai tronco, e la sua metamorfosi sta per compiersi.
Il personaggio disteso davanti a lei, con una folta barba bianca, che si appoggia ad un urna, dovrebbe impersonare il dio-fiume Peneo, padre di Dafne, che ha ascoltato le preghiere della figlia e ha acconsentito alla sua trasformazione in albero, affinche questa possa tener fede al suo voto di castita. Disposte attorno ai protagonisti principali, figure di ninfe ed altre divinita fluviali); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25147424
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Affresco Apollo Baldassarre Peruzzi Daphne Frieze Greek Myth Hall Il Cinquecento Lazio Mannerism Metamorphoses Naiad Nymph Olympus Ovid Rinascimento Roma Supplice Villa Farnesina Divinity
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This print captures the exquisite fresco painting of "Apollo and Daphne" by Baldassarre Peruzzi, located in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy. The artwork is part of a larger frieze that depicts mythological scenes inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. In this particular detail, we witness the dramatic moment when Apollo reaches out to grasp Daphne, believing he has finally caught up with her. However, as he touches her, he realizes that she is transforming into a tree. Daphne desperately tries to continue running forward, causing her upper body to lean forward while her legs remain rooted to the ground - an imminent completion of her metamorphosis. The figure lying before them represents Peneus, the river god and father of Daphne. With his flowing white beard and leaning against an urna (urn), he symbolizes his acceptance of his daughter's plea for transformation into a tree so she can uphold her vow of chastity. Surrounding these central characters are nymphs and other river deities who add depth and context to this mythical scene. Their presence enhances the overall narrative depicted in this stunning fresco. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, viewers can appreciate not only Peruzzi's artistic mastery but also delve into the rich mythology behind Apollo and Daphne's tragic tale within the grandeur of Villa Farnesina's Hall of Perspectives.
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