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Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
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Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
2646087 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086) 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 25132856
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
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 showcases a detail of the fresco "Apollo and Daphne" by Baldassarre Peruzzi and his workshop, located in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy. The artwork is part of the Hall of Perspectives, featuring an extensive frieze depicting mythological scenes inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. In this particular scene, Apollo reaches out towards Daphne with conviction, believing he has finally caught up to her. However, as he grasps her, he realizes that she has begun to transform into a tree. Daphne desperately wants to continue running forward, causing her upper body to lean ahead while her legs remain rooted in place. Her metamorphosis is on the verge of completion. A figure with a thick white beard can be seen lying before Daphne, leaning against an urn. This character represents Peneus, the river god and father of Daphne. He has listened to his daughter's prayers and granted her wish for transformation into a tree so that she may fulfill her vow of chastity. Surrounding these central figures are nymphs and other river deities who play supporting roles in this enthralling narrative. The photograph captures not only the exquisite artistry but also the emotional intensity conveyed through Peruzzi's brushstrokes. It serves as a testament to both ancient mythology and Renaissance artistic mastery.
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