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Assembly of the Gods

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini), c. 1651–1655

An early preparatory study for the ceiling fresco in the gallery of the Palazzo Pamphili (Piazza Navona), Rome. The frescos illustrate stories from the Aeneid (the Pamphili family claimed descent from the Aeneas). The central compartment represents the Apotheosis of Aeneas, with Jupiter looking towards Venus who points to the left and Hercules at the far right turning towards them.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Assembly of the Gods, c. 1651–1655

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Black & red chalk, pen & brown ink & wash with white heightening

Dimensions

24.3 x 60.3 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

80000

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