Frescoes from the Villa Stati-Mattei 1501 - 1536

These frescoes by Baldassare Tommaso Peruzzi, dating from 1501-1536, are part of a larger collection from the Villa Stati-Mattei, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They are notable for their detailed depictions of mythological figures, including this one, a centaur, the hybrid creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse. Peruzzi, known for his mastery of perspective, skillfully rendered the centaur in a roundel format, giving the illusion of depth and movement.