Baldassarre Peruzzi Collection

Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora
2646162 Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi

Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora
2646163 Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646162) by Peruzzi

Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646161 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646081 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519
2646078 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519 by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina: The Hall of Perspectives)

The Myth of Perseus and Gorgon Medusa, and Fame, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 2646186)
2646187 The Myth of Perseus and Gorgon Medusa, and Fame, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 2646186) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco)
2646171 Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646080 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519
2646079 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519 by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina: The Hall of Perspectives)

Venus and the astrological sign of the Capricorn, 1511 (fresco)
2646170 Venus and the astrological sign of the Capricorn, 1511 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, the Loggia of Galatea)

The Myth of Perseus and Gorgon Medusa, and Fame, 1511 (fresco)
2646186 The Myth of Perseus and Gorgon Medusa, and Fame, 1511 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, the Loggia of Galatea)

Parnassus, with Pegasus and Poets, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646096)
2646096 Parnassus, with Pegasus and Poets, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646096) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Parnassus, with Pegasus and Poets, 1517-18 (fresco0)
2646095 Parnassus, with Pegasus and Poets, 1517-18 (fresco0 by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646164)
2646167 Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646164) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646093 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
2646088 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646084)
2646085 Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646084) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, detail
2646084 Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, detail by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Triumph of Venus, marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646158)
2646159 Triumph of Venus, marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646158) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome

Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646090)
2646091 Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646090) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646090 Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646089 Venus and Adonis, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646086 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646083 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Mars and Mercury and the astrological signs of the Libra and the Scorpio
2646172 Mars and Mercury and the astrological signs of the Libra and the Scorpio by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646164)
2646166 Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646164) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646165 Apollo - Helios driving the chariot of the Sun, 1517-1518 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646082 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Triumph of Venus, marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646158)
2646160 Triumph of Venus, marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646158) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome

Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646158 Triumph of Venus: marine scene with dolphins and cupids, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646094 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
2646087 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea
BEN119426 Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea, 1511-12 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

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Baldassarre Peruzzi, an Italian Renaissance artist, left a lasting legacy with his breathtaking frescoes that adorned the walls of various palaces and buildings. One such masterpiece is the fresco titled "Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses" created between 1517-18. In this captivating scene, Peruzzi skillfully captures the tragic mythological tale of Procris impaled by a javelin meant for her husband Cephalus. The anguish on Procris' face is palpable as she meets her untimely demise. Meanwhile, Cephalus rushes towards her in despair, desperately trying to save his beloved wife. Adjacent to this heart-wrenching depiction lies another enchanting fresco called "Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon. " Here we witness Iris beseeching Hypnos to send Orpheus to console Alcyone after losing her husband. This tender moment showcases Peruzzi's ability to convey emotion through his artistry. Moving along in Peruzzi's collection is the mesmerizing "Scene of flood with the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, " painted during 1517-18. This piece transports us into a world submerged in water as we witness Alcyone grieving over her drowned husband Ceyx. The tragedy unfolds before our eyes as their love story takes an unfortunate turn amidst nature's wrath. Peruzzi also demonstrated his mastery in architectural perspectives with works like "The Hall of Perspectives, " which beautifully portrays different views of Rome from various angles. These meticulously crafted scenes provide viewers with a unique glimpse into ancient Roman architecture and cityscapes.