Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.03
1772-1777
Step into the Vatican's corridors without leaving your chair with this vibrant print by Giovanni Ottaviani, which reproduces the famous decorations of Raphael's Loggias. The upper section frames a biblical scene where God instructs Noah to build the Ark, set within a grand architectural archway that creates a stunning illusion of depth. Below, a magnificent vault bursts with 'grotesque' decorations—whimsical garlands of fruit, flowers, and birds hanging against a bright blue sky, a style Raphael revived after exploring ancient Roman ruins like the Domus Aurea. It captures the Neoclassical love for order and classical beauty perfectly.
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