Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.01
1772-1777
Giovanni Ottaviani's intricate print captures the breathtaking ceiling of Raphael's Loggias in the Vatican, specifically the first bay depicting the Creation. At the top, God bursts through clouds in a dramatic pink robe, separating light from darkness, surrounded by a geometric lattice of tiny angels. Below, a magnificent archway frames a bright blue sky adorned with lush garlands of fruit and flowers, flanked by mythological griffins and classical statues. Created in the late 18th century, this illustration was part of a grand project to document Raphael's masterful decorations, which were inspired by ancient Roman ruins and sparked a massive trend for 'grotesque' style across Neoclassical Europe.
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