Chariot of Apollo 1504 - 1514
pinturicchio
themetropolitanmuseumofart
painting, fresco
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allegory
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painting
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fresco
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oil painting
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history-painting
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decorative-art
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italian-renaissance
"Chariot of Apollo" is a fresco attributed to the Italian Renaissance painter Pinturicchio. Completed between 1504 and 1514, it depicts the Roman god of music and the sun, Apollo, driving his winged chariot across a blue sky. The artwork displays Pinturicchio's signature style, characterized by vibrant colors, graceful lines, and detailed depictions of classical mythology. This fresco, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases the artist's mastery of depicting movement and celestial themes in a captivating way.
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