Volta 1515

"Volta" is a ceiling fresco painted by the Italian Mannerist painter Jacopo Pontormo in 1515. The fresco is a decorative work of art that features a central roundel depicting a putto holding a bow and arrow, surrounded by an elaborate geometric pattern of scrolling leaves, ribbons, and grotesques. This artwork exemplifies the characteristic decorative elements of Mannerist art, demonstrating Pontormo's masterful command of color, light, and perspective. Pontormo's use of complex compositions and elongated figures with unnatural poses further illustrates the signature style of Mannerism that emerged as a reaction against the High Renaissance's emphasis on classical balance and harmony.