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Apollo and the allegory of married love, Camera di Apollo (fresco)
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Apollo and the allegory of married love, Camera di Apollo (fresco)
780505 Apollo and the allegory of married love, Camera di Apollo (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23165094
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Ceiling Iconography Lyre Personification Roundel String Union Lovers Neoclassical
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This print captures the essence of Giorgio Vasari's masterpiece, "Apollo and the Allegory of Married Love". The fresco adorns the Camera di Apollo in Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. Through the lens of eRaffaello Bencini's camera, this neoclassical artwork comes to life. In this enchanting scene, we witness a union between two mythological figures - Apollo and an allegorical representation of married love. Bathed in Renaissance beauty and grace, they symbolize the divine connection between godly devotion and earthly affection. Their intertwined fingers speak volumes about their deep bond. The composition is rich with symbolism; every element carefully chosen by Vasari to convey his message. The roundel above them depicts a personification of marriage playing a lyre-like instrument while surrounded by classical iconography. This celestial harmony represents the ideal state of matrimony. As our eyes wander across the fresco's expanse, we are drawn to Apollo's nakedness - a nod to classical art conventions that celebrate physical beauty as well as intellectual prowess. His confident stance embodies strength and power while emphasizing his role as a deity. Vasari's mastery lies not only in his technical skill but also in his ability to evoke emotions through visual storytelling. This painting serves as a timeless reminder that love transcends time and space – an eternal force that unites mortals with gods. Through A&Raffaello Benc
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