Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

The Triumph of Divine Providence (detail)

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Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

In 1625 the Barberini family purchased the Palazzo Sforza and other properties in the area which was to be incorporated to the Barberini palace we see today in Rome. Upon the death of Carlo Maderno, the first architect of the project, Gian Lorenzo Bernini succeeded as chief architect in 1629. Bernini's is the conception of the high central "salon', which extends through two stories of the palace. The salon culminates in the great vault on which Piero da Cortona frescoed his Divine Providence, a pictorial celebration of the spiritual and temporal glories of the Barberini.

Keywords

Rome, Italy, Rome Italy (Palazzo Barberini), Style: Italian Baroque, School: Baroque, Movement: Baroque, Italian, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A classical painting depicting a group of nude figures in various poses, surrounded by lush greenery and architectural elements. The scene includes both adults and children engaged in what appears to be a festive gathering.

Geographic Location

Rome, Italy; Rome Italy (Palazzo Barberini)

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-MIF0059

The Triumph of Divine Providence (detail)

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