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Marriage of Federico Barbarossa and Beatrice of Burgundy by Giambattista Tiepolo

Marriage of Federico Barbarossa and Beatrice of Burgundy by Giambattista Tiepolo

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  • Magnificent and real colors
  • It makes any room elegant
  • Perfect for a prestigious gift

CHARACTERISTICS

Print on handmade paper from Amalfi
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges

Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
With frame: 32 x 44 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges, handmade beech wood frame

Print on pictorial canvas
Measurement: 80 x 60 cm
Material: work printed on very fine grain pictorial canvas
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp

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The work

The painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, entitled "The Marriage of Frederick Barbarossa and Beatrice of Burgundy", is located on the vault of the Imperial Hall in the Würzburg Residence. Painted in 1752, this fresco is part of a series of works commissioned from Tiepolo to decorate the residence of the Prince Bishop of Würzburg.

The fresco depicts the solemn marriage ceremony between Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa and Beatrice of Burgundy. At the center of the composition, the couple can be seen in the act of exchanging wedding vows, surrounded by a court of nobles and dignitaries. The bishop of Würzburg, as officiant, is represented blessing the spouses, underlining the religious and political importance of the event.

Tiepolo uses bright colors and dynamic composition to capture the viewer's attention. The fine details and masterful use of light and shadow give depth and realism to the scene. The allegorical elements and mythological figures present in the fresco add a further layer of meaning, celebrating the union as an event of great historical and cultural importance.

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