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Envisioning Heaven in Nature
The Vatican Estate Castel Gandolfo
Casina of Pope Pius IV {1558-61}
Alter Realism - ‘The Garden of Antiquity’
The composition relates classism and the harmony of nature. The narrative integration of the
Upper Italianate Terrace at Castel Gandolfo and the Casina of Pius IV House of Muses.
Goddess Cybele is placed in the centre.
The allegorical figure of Modesty is on the right and the figure of Youth is on the left.
The Waterlilies and reeds are referenced from the Lower Terrace ponds and one of the Roman wall
alcoves on the Upper Terrace.
Canvas size: 40 x 60 inches
Canvas size: 40x60 inches
