DORIGNY, Louis
(b. 1654, Paris, d. 1742, Verona)

Venus, the Three Graces, and Jupiter

c. 1719
Fresco
Villa Allegri Arvedi, Cuzzano di Grezzana

The picture shows the first scene on the ceiling of the main hall. As a result of the restoration, completed in 1947, only two of the Three Graces and the crouching Venus remain intact. Venus, who has a knowing smile, is positioned against the light and built up with rapid, parallel brushstrokes.




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