Dear Art-loving friend,
Once I was inside the PalazzoMedici Riccardi in Florence, Italy, I decided to take the opportunity to see
more than the exhibition I came to see. So,
upstairs it was then.
The Sala Luca Giordano is
not to be missed! The transparent
uncolored plastic chairs lined up on the floor served to radiate light from the
space and I wondered what sort of presentations were given in this room that is
commonly known as the Galleria. The walls are “hung with mirrors painted with
putti, animals, and vegetable motifs [note my self-portrait in one - haha] alternated
with cupboard doors featuring elegant inlays in gilded wood, while above runs a frieze of figures in white and gold
stucco (1691 ca.). “ [says the sign just
outside of the room]
The ceiling sports a
masterpiece in Florentine Baroque art, a fresco designed and executed by Luca
Giordano (Naples 1631-1703). I find the
compositions beautiful and creative, lovely and intriguing shapes, with mostly
soft, peaceful colors. I really enjoy
the animals too, such as the ostrich and the flying goat. I admire the perspective challenges well met,
and I am curious about lots of the stories conveyed. And what is up with the putti with the
woman’s breasts, a tail, and club-feet? I
really enjoy color of fresco, especially the blues. And I love it that one can actually SEE the
design without glare. That is one advantage of fresco over oil
painting! I hope you enjoy these images
of the Sala Luca Giordana in Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
Here are some images.
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Kelly
~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor,
painter, writer, teacher
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