Coffering Collection

The Oval Salon decorated with the story of Psyche, designed by Charles Natoire (1700-77)
XIR83464 The Oval Salon decorated with the story of Psyche, designed by Charles Natoire (1700-77), Pierre Alexis Delamair (1675-1745) and Germain Boffrand (1667-1754)

PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. Espana artistica y monumental
CUL4878431 PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850'. Santa Isabel Hall in the Aljaferia Palace (Zaragoza)

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David
BEN78409 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing his harp designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

Vestibule of the west entrance, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo)
BEN78402 Vestibule of the west entrance, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The loggia of the Appartamento della Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo)
BEN78416 The loggia of the Appartamento della Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing
BEN78408 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing the harp, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300
BEN85062 Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300; Forum, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Europe, Italy, Rome. The arch of Septimus Severus in the Forum Romanum at sunrise

View of the vault of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384683 View of the vault of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info.: Mantua)

View of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384682 View of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info.: Mantua)

Psyche eating in the house of Cupid, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psyche
BEN78444 Psyche eating in the house of Cupid, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psyche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus of retrieving from
BEN78431 Lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus of retrieving from the underworld a jar containing the beauty of Proserpine, from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

The Birth of Memnon, ceiling painting in the loggia of the Appartamento della Grotto
BEN78417 The Birth of Memnon, ceiling painting in the loggia of the Appartamento della Grotto (Giardino Segreto) 1534 (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Coffered ceiling of the chapel, c. 1522 (photo)
MFI162448 Coffered ceiling of the chapel, c.1522 (photo) by Delorme, Philibert (1505-70); Chateau d Anet, Eure-Et-Loir, France; eMark Fiennes Archive; French, out of copyright

Cross section of the Pantheon, illustration from a facsimile copy of
AFC206116 Cross section of the Pantheon, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

View of the cupola in the New Sacristy, 1520-24 and 1530-33 (photo)
BEN133951 View of the cupola in the New Sacristy, 1520-24 and 1530-33 (photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Supplicating figures on the steps of a great palace, ceiling caisson from the Sala di
BEN78439 Supplicating figures on the steps of a great palace, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Cupid wakes Psyche, who, having opened the jar containing the beauty of Proserpine has
BEN78432 Cupid wakes Psyche, who, having opened the jar containing the beauty of Proserpine has been overcome with sleep, lunette from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

Psyche, undergoing one of the ordeals set her by Venus, lunette from the Sala di Amore e
BEN78438 Psyche, undergoing one of the ordeals set her by Venus, lunette from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); 1528 cm; Palazzo del Te

Interior of the Public Library, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge
STC132792 Interior of the Public Library, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge, engraved by Daniel Havell (1785-1826), pub. by R

Interior of St. Pauls Cathedral, c. 1792 (graphite, w / c and pen on paper)
XYC291000 Interior of St. Pauls Cathedral, c.1792 (graphite, w/c and pen on paper) by Malton Jnr. Thomas (1748-1804); 66.7x91.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Sala dei Cavalli, view of the ceiling with the carved Gonzaga impresse of Mount Olympus
BEN78497 Sala dei Cavalli, view of the ceiling with the carved Gonzaga impresse of Mount Olympus, lizards and ornamented rosettes bordered by trompe l oeil meander patterns

Sala dei Cavalli with trompe l oeil portraits of two horses
BEN78492 Sala dei Cavalli with trompe l oeil portraits of two horses, the god Jupiter and imitation bronze panels of the Labours of Hercules all set in an architectural framework, south wall

Music across the Ages, ceiling of the Salle des Fetes (ballroom), 1891
PWI83540 Music across the Ages, ceiling of the Salle des Fetes (ballroom), 1891 by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Architectural capriccio (oil on canvas)
BWM160863 Architectural capriccio (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Cupid with Venus and Mercury whom she is sending to capture Psyche
BEN78423 Cupid with Venus and Mercury whom she is sending to capture Psyche, lunette from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te

Scenes from the myth of Cupid and Psyche taken from Apuleiuss Metamorphoses
BEN78448 Scenes from the myth of Cupid and Psyche taken from Apuleiuss Metamorphoses, ceiling painting from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano

Psyche sees Cupid while he sleeps, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche
BEN78425 Psyche sees Cupid while he sleeps, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Wallpaper, c. 1790 Chiaroscuro print from woodblock, from Bourton-on-the-Water
STC255712 Wallpaper, c.1790 Chiaroscuro print from woodblock, from Bourton-on-the-Water by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Gallery, Chiswick House (w / c on paper)
621523 The Gallery, Chiswick House (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 31.7x24.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chiswick House)

View of the Interior (b / w photo)
ALI218389 View of the Interior (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Pantheon, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: built by Emperor Hadrian 118-128 AD; ); Alinari

View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97)
BEN78489 View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Portrait of a Young Man, 1518 (tempera on panel)
BOO73431 Portrait of a Young Man, 1518 (tempera on panel) by Holbein, Ambrosius (c.1493-c.1519); 44x32.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; German, out of copyright

Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Maria della Consolazione, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, coffering, woodworking

Lazio Roma Rome Episcopal Complex S. Giovanni in Laterano, Baptistery, Cathedral, Cloister, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of 5th c

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"Coffering: Unveiling the Artistic Splendor of Italy's Architectural Masterpieces" Embark on a journey through Europe's architectural wonders, as we delve into the captivating world of coffering. Our first stop takes us to Rome, where the arch of Septimus Severus in the Forum Romanum awaits our arrival at sunrise. The golden rays illuminate this ancient masterpiece, showcasing its intricate coffered design that has withstood the test of time. Next, we find ourselves mesmerized by the vault of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), a true gem from 1526-1528. Its coffered ceiling transports us to a realm where love and beauty intertwine effortlessly. As we gaze upon Psyche eating in Cupid's house, depicted in another stunning caisson from this chamber, we are reminded of their timeless tale. Venturing further into Italy's artistic heritage, we encounter a lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus - an exquisite portrayal found within the Sala di Amore e Psiche. This room is adorned with celestial scenes that captivate our imagination and transport us to mythical realms. The Birth of Memnon greets us next; its ceiling painting adorning the loggia of Appartamento della Grotto enchants with its grandeur and divine artistry. Each stroke tells a story as vibrant as life itself. Moving forward in time but not lacking in splendor, we marvel at the coffered ceiling inside a chapel dating back to c. 1522 - an awe-inspiring testament to craftsmanship that stands tall amidst history's pages. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without glimpsing into one of Rome's most iconic structures - Pantheon. A cross-section illustration reveals its magnificent coffered dome which continues to inspire architects worldwide even today.