Ceiling Decoration by Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), "Cecchino"

Ceiling Decoration 1540

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Palazzo Grimani di Santa Maria Formosa, Venice, Italy

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Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino", was a prominent Italian Mannerist painter whose work is characterized by elongated figures and dynamic compositions. This fresco, "Ceiling Decoration", painted in 1540, showcases Salviati's mastery of the style. The artwork is located in the Palazzo Grimani di Santa Maria Formosa in Venice, Italy. The composition features a series of figures in a decorative setting, including a frieze of winged figures and a central panel depicting a scene with multiple figures. This artwork is a prime example of Salviati's skill in creating dramatic and expressive scenes.