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Canvas Print : Chiswick House, Red Velvet Room ceiling J970259
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Chiswick House, Red Velvet Room ceiling J970259
CHISWICK HOUSE, London. Interior. View of the ceiling in the Red Velvet Room.
The ceiling is inset with painted panels attributed to William Kent and has usually been interpreted as an allegory of the Arts. The panels around the edge, for example, incorporate musical instruments, portrait roundels of gods and goddesses (Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mars, Diana and Apollo) and their appropriate Zodiac signs. In the central panel the messenger god Mercury hovers above a stone arch, below which is a group of figures with further emblems of the visual arts: Architecture is represented by a bare-chested woman with a set square and a cherub with a plan of a Roman temple, Sculpture by a fallen bust of Inigo Jones, and Painting by a woman unveiling a self-portrait of Kent.
The radical alternative interpretation of this symbolism is that it alludes to the ritual of the Royal Arch masonic lodge. Red is the Royal Arch colour, so the red velvet on the walls is symbolic, as is the red drape which is being removed to reveal Kents portrait in the ceiling. The traditional implements of the architect and sculptor, depicted in the ceiling, are likewise masonic emblems, while the combination of an arch below a rainbow which occurs in the ceiling painting was apparently a common subject of early Royal Arch lodge banners. The suggestion, therefore, is that this room could have been designed by Burlington and Kent - both of whom were certainly freemasons - to function as a masonic meeting place
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Media ID 1900287
© Jeremy Young
Ceiling Decorative Georgian Painting
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Chiswick House Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite Red Velvet Room ceiling by Jeremy Young from Historic England. This beautiful print showcases the intricate and detailed painted panels attributed to William Kent, transporting you to the grandeur of Chiswick House in London. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the history and artistry of this iconic interior to life in your home. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room with this impressive and authentic work of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning photograph showcases the intricately painted ceiling of the Red Velvet Room at Chiswick House in London. The ceiling, attributed to William Kent, is a visual feast for the eyes, with each panel telling a story of its own. Traditionally, this ceiling has been interpreted as an allegory of the Arts, with musical instruments, portrait roundels of gods and goddesses, and their corresponding Zodiac signs adorning the edges. In the central panel, Mercury, the messenger god, hovers above a stone arch, surrounded by figures representing Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting. Architecture is depicted as a bare-chested woman holding a set square and a cherub with a plan of a Roman temple. Sculpture is symbolized by a fallen bust of Inigo Jones, and Painting is represented by a woman unveiling a self-portrait of Kent. However, a radical alternative interpretation suggests that this symbolism alludes to the Royal Arch masonic lodge. The red velvet walls and the red drape being removed to reveal Kent's portrait in the ceiling are symbolic of the Royal Arch color. The traditional implements of the architect and sculptor, depicted in the ceiling, are likewise masonic emblems. Furthermore, the combination of an arch below a rainbow in the ceiling painting was a common subject of early Royal Arch lodge banners. Therefore, this room could have been designed by Burlington and Kent, both of whom were known to be freemasons, to function as a masonic meeting place. This interpretation adds an intriguing layer of meaning to the already magnificent ceiling, making it a must-see attraction for art and history enthusiasts alike.
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