Jupiter hands over the dominion of the Adriatic to Venice
1714
fresco
From the collection of Doge's Palace
1714
fresco
From the collection of Doge's Palace
Jupiter hands over the dominion of the Adriatic to Venice is a 1714 fresco by Niccolò Bambini, a Barbizon school work, held at Doge's Palace.
This painting shows a scene with many figures. In the center, a man with a beard is shown in a dark robe, holding a cloth. A woman in a dark robe with a red sash is shown handing him a red staff. There are many other figures around them, some sitting, some standing, in various poses. They are all in robes of different colors. The background is a cloudy sky with a blue area at the bottom. The painting is very detailed, with many small elements to look at. The figures are all interacting with each other in some way, and there are many objects and symbols throughout the scene. If you want to learn more about the technique used to create this painting, look up fresco.
Niccolò Bambini (1651–1736) was an artist, born in Venice.
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