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Time (Cronus), detail of the Chamber of Dawn (fresco)
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Time (Cronus), detail of the Chamber of Dawn (fresco)
3707511 Time (Cronus), detail of the Chamber of Dawn (fresco) by Settevecchi, Bastianino (fl.16th century); Castello Estense, Ferrara, Italy; (add.info.: Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Chamber of Dawn: " Time (Cronus)", by Bastianino. The Chamber, former Ercole IIs private room, was known in 1600 as the mirror chamber. It gives the name to the whole representation apartment that Alfonso II wanted. The vault scenes are thought to be the allegory of human life.
Ferrara, Castello Estense (detto anche Castello di San Michele): particolare del soffitto della sala dell Aurora: " Il Tempo (Crono)". Opera di Bastianino. La sala, gia stanza privata di Ercole II, era conosciuta nel Cinquecento come camera dello specchio. Da essa prende il nome l intero appartamento di rappresentanza voluto da Alfonso II. Le scene proposte nella volta di questa sala vengono oggi generalmente interpretate come un allegoria della vita umana.); Ghigo Roli; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 25212566
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the Chamber of Dawn fresco, titled "Time (Cronus)" created by Settevecchi and Bastianino in the 16th century. Located within the magnificent Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy, this artwork adorns the ceiling of what was once Ercole II's private room, known as the mirror chamber during the 1600s. The Chamber of Dawn is part of an elaborate representation apartment commissioned by Alfonso II. Its vault scenes are believed to symbolize an allegory of human life, offering viewers a profound reflection on our mortal existence. In this particular detail, Time (Cronus) takes center stage as a personification of time itself. Bastianino's masterful brushstrokes bring Cronus to life with remarkable precision and depth. The figure exudes power and wisdom while holding an hourglass that serves as a reminder of time's relentless passage. As we gaze upon this image, we are invited to contemplate our own fleeting moments and ponder how we spend them. Ghigo Roli skillfully captures every intricate detail in this photograph print from Fine Art Finder. It allows us to appreciate not only Bastianino's artistic prowess but also the grandeur and historical significance encapsulated within Ferrara's Castello Estense. As we delve into this visual masterpiece, let us immerse ourselves in its timeless beauty and allow it to provoke introspection about our own journey through life.
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