Volta 1515

"Volta" (1515) is a fresco by Jacopo Pontormo. This work, a ceiling decoration, demonstrates the artist's mastery of Mannerist style. The composition, centered on a central panel with two figures, features a distinctive elongated form, intricate ornament, and a sense of tension. Pontormo's use of vibrant color and delicate details further enhances the piece's dynamic and enigmatic quality. This artwork, a prime example of Florentine Mannerism, reveals Pontormo's departure from the High Renaissance, embodying a shift toward emotional expression and stylistic complexity.