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On the short walls of the main hall, faux frames contain The Killing of Achilles and The Abduction of Helen. Balestra's unusual skills as a colourist can be appreciated in these scenes.
In The Abduction of Helen, the two protagonists stage a charming minuet, moving toward the boat that awaits them. They are enveloped by the soft light of the sky, traversed by puffy clouds. The stillness of the scene as a whole is enlivened by a gust of wind that reveals the softness of the drapery.
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