RICCI, Sebastiano
(b. 1659, Belluno, d. 1734, Venezia)

Cupids at Play

1697-98
Fresco, stucco work
Palazzetto Zane, Venice

One element that was unusual for Venetian art at the time was the four large shells, painted inside stucco shells on the ceiling, on which frolicsome putti are depicted playing with lions and tigers.




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