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The Light of Intelligence overcomes the Darkness of Ignorance (detail), 1743 (fresco)
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The Light of Intelligence overcomes the Darkness of Ignorance (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949082 The Light of Intelligence overcomes the Darkness of Ignorance (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: In the central hall at Villa Cordellina.); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25160532
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Affresco Allegoric Allegories Allergoric Alllegorical Figure Angelo Arte Barocco Ceiling Cherubini Cherubino From Below Giambattista Tiepolo Horn Ignorance Il Settecento Intelligence Looking Up Luce Montecchio Maggiore Perspective Seraph Seraphs Settecento Triumphant Trumpet Villa Cordellina Cherubim Cherubs
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of the fresco titled "The Light of Intelligence overcomes the Darkness of Ignorance" by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Created in 1743, this masterpiece adorns the central hall at Villa Cordellina in Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Italy. The artist's baroque style is evident through his meticulous attention to detail and use of vibrant colors. In this particular section of the fresco, we are transported into a celestial realm where angels and cherubs gracefully float amidst a heavenly sky. The allegorical figure representing intelligence triumphs over ignorance as beams of radiant light emanate from her presence, piercing through the darkness below. Tiepolo's composition skillfully draws our gaze upwards, emphasizing the power and significance of knowledge and enlightenment. As we look up from below, we can't help but feel inspired by this triumphant scene that symbolizes humanity's eternal quest for wisdom. The inclusion of musical instruments such as trumpets and horns adds an auditory dimension to this visual spectacle while reinforcing the idea that intelligence is not only enlightening but also harmonious. Through Ghiro Roli's expert lens, every intricate brushstroke comes to life in stunning clarity. This print serves as a reminder that art has the ability to transcend time and space, allowing us to appreciate Tiepolo's genius even centuries later.
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