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Timeless Wonder - Painting on Stone in Rome between Cinquecento and Ceicento
During the 16th and 17th century, the discussion on the durability of artworks had become part of the debate on comparison of the arts, opposing the merits of sculpture to those of painting.
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| Model | 9788833672045 |
| Artist | Painting on Stone |
| Author | Francesca Cappelletti, Patrizia Cavazzini |
| Publisher | Officina Libraria |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 280 x 240 |
| Technique(s) | 224 illustrations |
| Published | 2022 |
| Museum | Galleria Borghese, Rome |
Exhibition Catalogue A Timeless Wonder. Painting on Stone in Rome in the Cinquecento and Seicento, presented at Galleria Borghese, Rome (from 25 October 2022 to 29 January 2023).
The sculptors used coloured marbles and painters paint on stone (slate, lapis lazuli, paesina stone, etc.), while metals and precious woods contribute to the creation of extraordinary objects, such as small altars, cabinets, and clocks, with complex architectural shapes and adorned with sculptures, reliefs and paintings.
Painting on stone was particulary popular in Rome: the technique, developed by Sebastiano del Piombo, was used to paint large altarpieces but also for smaller works, avidly collected by contemporary patrons, among whom Scipione Borghese stands out.
The painting exploited the natural features of the stones for backgrounds, buildings, skies and the result were amazing objects appreciated for their preciousness.
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