Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Antro dell’eternità (The Cave of Eternity)
early 1680s
Oil on canvas, 73.1 x 87.5 cm
National Gallery, London
This modello, or detailed oil study, is one of a group of 12 that Giordano made in preparation for the ceiling frescoes in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence in 1682-85.
Modelli for the Palazzo Medici Riccardi:
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria della Fortezza
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria della Giustizia
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria della Prudenza
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria della Sapienza Divina
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria della Temperanza
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Allegoria dell’Agricoltura
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Apoteosi dei Medici
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
La barca di Caronte e il ratto di Proserpina
early 1680s
National Gallery, London
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705)
Minerva protettrice delle Arti e delle Scienze
early 1680s
National Gallery, London