Watercolour of the interior of the Piccolomini Library copied under the supervision of Cesari Mariannecci
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This room looks like a grand, colorful library with tall arches and painted ceilings. The walls and arches are covered in bright frescoes showing people and scenes, with gold, blue, and red details. Below, two people are sitting and reading near shelves filled with books, while another person stands by a statue. The ceiling paintings are packed with tiny stories, almost like a comic book for the sky. The floor is made of small, patterned tiles, and the light comes from a window in the back. If you like this kind of detailed room painting, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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