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The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family, 1783 (oil on canvas)
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The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family, 1783 (oil on canvas)
3618002 The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 116.8 x 82.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Model for a ceiling of the ducal palace, Genoa (destroyed) to show Giustiniani dominion over the eastern Mediterranean island of Chios (the family administered it as a trade outpost from 1346 until it fell to the Turks in 1566). ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23120496
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Balance Banners Ceiling Cornucopia Genoa Hercules Heroic Jacopo Lighthouse Liguria Ligurian Mediterranean Minerva Neptune Personification Republic Rococo Staircase Stairs Trading Trident Chios Giustiniani Justice Vicenzo
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The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family, 1783
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Italian artist Tiepolo. This magnificent artwork, measuring 116.8 x 82.6 cm, can be found in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The painting serves as a model for a ceiling decoration that once adorned the ducal palace in Genoa, which unfortunately no longer exists today. It depicts the powerful Giustiniani family's dominion over the island of Chios in the eastern Mediterranean during their prosperous trading era from 1346 to 1566. In this intricate composition, Tiepolo skillfully combines elements of baroque and rococo styles to create an allegorical representation of victory and commerce. The scene showcases various mythological figures such as Hercules, Minerva, and Neptune alongside personifications of trade and justice. The presence of symbols like tridents, banners, cornucopiae (symbolizing abundance), and coats of arms further emphasize the family's wealth and influence in Liguria. A grand staircase leads us into this mythical realm where heroic deeds are celebrated. Through his masterful brushwork and attention to detail, Tiepolo immortalizes both the glory days of the Giustiniani family's trading empire and their connection to ancient Greek culture. This print captures not only an exquisite piece of Italian art history but also invites viewers to delve into a world where mythology intertwines with real-life achievements – truly a testament to Tie
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