Hecate (the Moon) 1545

Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino", was an Italian Mannerist painter who created this fresco, "Hecate (the Moon)", in 1545. The painting depicts the Greek goddess Hecate, often associated with witchcraft and the night, standing on a decapitated male head with a serpent wrapped around her body. The use of rich colors and the detailed depiction of the figures are characteristic of Salviati's style. The fresco showcases his mastery of the Mannerist aesthetic, emphasizing elegance and refinement.