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Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928)
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Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928)
Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928). Zodiac symbols: About 1520-1527...Ceiling-painting in the " Sala detta dei santi Pontefici" [Hall of the Pontiffs]. After a water-colour by Bonk (c1845). Plate LXXXVI, fig 176, from " An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the XIXth Century" with explanatory text by Helmuth Bossert. [Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. Berlin, 1928]
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This print showcases the exquisite decoration in the Borgia Apartments, located within the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican in Rome, Italy. Taken in 1928, this image captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the intricate beauty of this architectural masterpiece. The photograph focuses on a section of the ceiling painting found in the "Sala detta dei santi Pontefici" or Hall of Pontiffs. The artwork features zodiac symbols that were created between 1520 and 1527 by renowned artists such as Bernardino Pinturicchio and Giovanni da Udine. The attention to detail is evident as each symbol is meticulously painted with vibrant colors. The image also references an encyclopedic book titled "An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from Earliest Times to Middle of XIXth Century" published by Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. Berlin in 1928. This publication provides explanatory text written by Helmuth Bossert, shedding light on various aspects of color decoration throughout history. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into both historical and artistic significance. It transports us back to a time when craftsmanship and creativity flourished within these hallowed walls. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with astrology, artistry, and cultural heritage.
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