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Mythological Ceiling with Stucco Relief
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Mythological Ceiling with Stucco ReliefPerin del Vaga and Rietti Domenico

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This ceiling (1545–46) combines painted grotesques and mythological scenes with a central stucco medallion. Depictions of Hercules, satyrs, and sea creatures surround the oculus, creating a theatrical cosmos where ancient myths celebrate heroism, transformation, and sensual fantasy in a vibrant Renaissance synthesis.
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