Il Pomo Doro Collection

The hellmouth, set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668. Creator: Mathaus Küsel
The hellmouth, set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Atrium of the Palace of Venus; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668. Creator: Mathaus Küsel
Atrium of the Palace of Venus; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, ... 1668
Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, surrounded by demons; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A woman in a chariot arrives at the ruins of a building as the Olympian gods look down fro... 1668
A woman in a chariot arrives at the ruins of a building as the Olympian gods look down from above, in the foreground stands an armed female figure; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A man and a woman conversing at center, surrounded by a row of young men to the right and... 1668
A man and a woman conversing at center, surrounded by a row of young men to the right and young women to the left, Mercury appears at top left corner; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A man stands at center, flanked by rows of buildings; above Jupiter atop an eagle and Juno... 1668
A man stands at center, flanked by rows of buildings; above Jupiter atop an eagle and Juno accompanied by a peacock, converse among the clouds; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Amphitheater with two groups of soldiers running toward each other; set design from Il Po... 1668
Amphitheater with two groups of soldiers running toward each other; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Two females in the foreground, one standing the other reclining, surrounded by tree-lined... 1668
Two females in the foreground, one standing the other reclining, surrounded by tree-lined paths; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A female figure in glory at center, surrounded by burning rocks; below Cupid sailing on a... 1668
A female figure in glory at center, surrounded by burning rocks; below Cupid sailing on a burning chariot; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Figures worshipping the statue of an armed figure; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668. Creator: Mathaus Küsel
Figures worshipping the statue of an armed figure; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A city under siege with elephants and soldiers throughout; Mars looking down from above; s... 1668
A city under siege with elephants and soldiers throughout; Mars looking down from above; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Landscape with two figures running along the bank of the river Xanto; set design from Il... 1668
Landscape with two figures running along the bank of the river Xanto; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Arsenal of Mars; a group of soldiers standing across from a group of women in an arsenal;... 1668
Arsenal of Mars; a group of soldiers standing across from a group of women in an arsenal; ships off in the distance; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A shore framed by rocks, with Neptune in his chariot on the left and Salacia in hers on th... 1668
A shore framed by rocks, with Neptune in his chariot on the left and Salacia in hers on the right; at center, a ship caught in a storm; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

The leaders of two armies conversing, their respective troops and camps on either side; ab... 1668
The leaders of two armies conversing, their respective troops and camps on either side; above, Minerva observes from her chariot; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Marsh of Triton; figures battling as Minerva looks on from above; set design from Il Pomo... 1668
Marsh of Triton; figures battling as Minerva looks on from above; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthrone... 1668
Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthroned at center; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Courtyard of a palace with a man standing at center surrounded by attendants; above, a vis... 1668
Courtyard of a palace with a man standing at center surrounded by attendants; above, a vision of a woman in a similar scene; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A man and two women conversing at center; young men standing to their right and young wome... 1668
A man and two women conversing at center; young men standing to their right and young women to their left; ships in the distance; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

A group of young men dancing as the gods look on from above; set design from Il Pomo D'Or... 1668
A group of young men dancing as the gods look on from above; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

The Triumph of Austria; Leopold I at center, mounted on a reared horse, atop a military tr... 1668
The Triumph of Austria; Leopold I at center, mounted on a reared horse, atop a military trophy; surrounded by equestrian portraits of the Holy Roman Emperors; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Scene from the opera Il pomo d oro (The Golden Apple) of A. Cesti to the wedding of Leopold I and Margaret Theresa of Spain, 1667. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek

Opera Performance for Emperor Leopold I, 1668, Fratelli Alinari, c. 1893 - c. 1903

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Step into the enchanting world of "Il Pomo d'Oro, " a mesmerizing set design created by Mathaus Küsel in 1668. This captivating masterpiece takes us on a journey through various mythical realms and historical scenes, each more breathtaking than the last. As we enter the hellmouth, we are greeted with an awe-inspiring sight. Flames dance around as demons lurk in every corner, creating an atmosphere of both terror and fascination. The attention to detail is impeccable, making it impossible to tear our eyes away from this infernal spectacle. Moving forward, we find ourselves in the Atrium of the Palace of Venus. Here, beauty reigns supreme as intricate architecture surrounds us. It's as if we have stepped into a dreamland where love and desire intertwine effortlessly. Venturing further, we stumble upon the Kingdom of Pluto. At its center sits Pluto and Proserpina enthroned majestically—a true depiction of power over life and death. The underworld unfolds before our eyes with haunting elegance that leaves us spellbound. Suddenly, a woman arrives at the ruins of a building while Olympian gods observe from above. Their watchful gazes hint at secrets yet to be revealed—an encounter between mortals that could change destinies forever. In another scene, a man stands amidst rows of buildings while Jupiter atop an eagle and Juno oversee his actions from above—a testament to divine intervention shaping human lives. An amphitheater comes alive with two groups of soldiers charging towards each other—tension fills the air as battle looms ahead. Meanwhile, two females bask in nature's embrace surrounded by serene tree-lined landscapes—a moment frozen in time where tranquility meets femininity. A female figure radiates glory amidst burning rocks below Cupid sailing on clouds—an ethereal composition that evokes emotions beyond words can express. Figures gather around worshipping an armed statue—an homage paid to strength and valor.