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A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton

Felice Giani

1787

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton is a 1787 ink by Felice Giani, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Felice Giani
When & what style?: 1787 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a detailed ceiling design with a geometric pattern of squares and circles. At the center is a round scene with figures—one riding a chariot pulled by horses, while others look on. The border around the ceiling has smaller shapes like stars and diamonds filled with delicate lines and dots. The main scene looks like a story with movement, maybe a myth or adventure. The rest of the ceiling is packed with tiny, repeating patterns that make it feel grand. Next, check out Giani, Felice to see more of his precise, decorative work.