Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.10
1772-1777
Step into the Vatican without leaving your chair! This vibrant engraving by Giovanni Ottaviani captures a section of the famous 'Raphael's Loggia,' a gallery of arches originally decorated by the Renaissance master Raphael. The top arch features a dramatic biblical scene depicting the march around Jericho, surrounded by whimsical 'grotesque' patterns inspired by ancient Roman ruins. Below, a serene blue vault is draped in lush fruit garlands and flanked by flying angels, showcasing the playful yet classical style that made these frescoes a blueprint for Neoclassical design across Europe.
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