Baroque ceiling

Illusionistic ceiling painting Triumph of the Sacred Name of Jesus (1674-1679). Artist: Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Baciccio) Chiesa del Gesù. Rome, Lazio, Italy. Technical data: Nikon D800 | Nikkor AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED at 21mm. 5 bracketed exposures | f/8 | ISO 100. Processing: Lightroom 4 | Photomatix Pro 4

The image is a ceiling painting in the Baroque style. It depicts a scene from the Apotheosis of the Medici. The painting is full of movement and energy, with the figures of the gods and goddesses swirling around in a chaotic but beautiful dance. The colors are rich and vibrant, and the composition is full of drama and tension. The painting is a masterpiece of the Baroque style, and it is a testament to the skill and artistry of the artist.

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The frescoes adorning the ceiling of the **Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola** in Rome are one of the most spectacular works of Baroque art. Painted by **Andrea Pozzo** between 1685 and 1694, they exemplify masterful illusionistic perspective. The central element of the painting is the **apotheosis of St. Ignatius of Loyola**, the founder of the Jesuit order. The saint is depicted ascending toward heaven, surrounded by angels and other saints. The illusionary dome, though not actually…

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A Baroque Ceiling Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Date: 18th century Medium: Pen and gray wash Dimensions: 8-1/16 x 12-1/16 in Classification: Drawings Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949 Accession Number: 49.70.124