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Fireplace created by Simone Mosca, from a design by Jacopo Sansovino, Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Borgia Apartments, Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Fireplace created by Simone Mosca, from a design by Jacopo Sansovino, Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Borgia Apartments, Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Fireplace created by Simone Mosca, from a design by Jacopo Sansovino, Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Borgia Apartments, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Borgia apartments, Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fireplace Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XVI sec.. Artist:Sansovino, Jacopo Tatti, known as (1486-1570), Mosca, Simone
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-011873-0000
Media ID 33129543
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Festoonrenaissance Harpy Herbaceous Hybrid Figure Greco Roman Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print showcases the exquisite fireplace created by Simone Mosca, based on a design by the renowned Jacopo Sansovino. Nestled within the Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Borgia Apartments of Vatican Museums, Vatican City, this masterpiece is a true testament to Renaissance artistry. The fireplace itself is a harmonious blend of Renaissance and Baroque styles, reflecting Europe's cultural evolution during the first and second millenniums. Its intricate details transport us back to the XVI century when it was originally crafted. The artist behind this remarkable creation, Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570), was celebrated for his contributions to Italian sculpture and architecture. One cannot help but be captivated by the mythical presence of a harpy—a hybrid figure from Greco-Roman mythology—adorning this magnificent fireplace. Surrounding it are delicate acanthus leaves and festoons that add an enchanting touch of nature-inspired beauty. These vegetal elements bring life to its structure, showcasing their herbaceous splendor. Preserved through time, this photograph taken around 1890 allows us to appreciate both Alinari Fratelli's skillful capture as well as Sansovino's enduring legacy. It serves as a visual bridge between past and present, reminding us of humanity's timeless pursuit of artistic excellence. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported into an era where craftsmanship flourished under patronage from influential figures like Pope Alexander VI Borgia—the very halls in which this masterpiece resides today bear witness to such historical significance. Let this mesmerizing print serve as a reminder that art has no boundaries—it transcends time and place—and continues to inspire generations with its everlasting beauty.
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