Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Fire in the Borgo, Raphael


Title: Fire in the Borgo
Artist: Raphael
Location: Stanza dell'Incendio, Vatican Palace
Date: 1514

  • Commissioned under Leo IX who ruled in 9th Centtury
  • in front of St. Peter's
  • Pope arm and miraculously cedes fire
  • Narrative takes focus away from the pope
  • Narrative 'doesnt make sense in perspective
Bodies on display, Reference to classical architecture - columnar orders, focus on art for arts sake

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