Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.08
1772-1777
This vibrant 18th-century print captures the ornate ceiling of Raphael's Loggias in the Vatican, specifically focusing on the biblical story of Pharaoh's daughter discovering baby Moses in the basket. Giovanni Ottaviani created this detailed illustration between 1772 and 1777 to preserve the magnificent frescoes for the world to see. Notice the incredible 'grotesque' decorations—those whimsical mixtures of plants, mythical creatures, and hanging garlands of fruit that frame the central scene. These playful designs were actually inspired by ancient Roman wall paintings discovered in Nero's Golden House, which Raphael himself studied and adapted for his own masterpieces.
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