Cappella Circolare, a photo from Viterbo, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Circular Chapel - Palazzo Farnese - Caprarola (VT)

The circular chapel is frescoed with paintings of sacred subjects. In the center of the vault the creation of the world is represented and biblical scenes are depicted in the six surrounding medallions; on the walls the Apostles were drawn inside fake rectangular niches. This room is the first in which the frescoes are by Federico Zuccari who, from September 1566 and for a short time, replaced his newly deceased brother Taddeo. Federico's hand is significantly different from that of Taddeo both for the different use of colors and for a greater filling of the frescoes, for example with plump angels in full Michelangelo style.
Here Federico Zuccari paints once with scenes represented episodes from the Old Testament and on the walls Apostles and Saints in full figure such as Simone, Andrea, Filippo, Bartolomeo, Giuda Taddeo, Giacomo Maggiore.
In addition to the Saints, there is a Piet� between San Giovanni Battista and the Marie al Sepolcro.
Among the portraits are "hidden" those of Taddeo Zuccari (Giuda Taddeo) and Vignola (San Giacomo Maggiore)

holmertz, ikeharel, pierrefonds, Fis2, PaulVDV, PiotrF, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ChrisJ, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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holmertz (103762) 2022-07-07 2:00

Hello Silvio,
This is a well exposed view of the frescoes of the chapel's ceiling. Thanks to the fine light from the sides there is s stunning contrast with the much darker view of the surrounding walls. You cropped this into a composition of perfect symmetry.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (115705) 2022-07-07 6:09

Hi Silvio,

Le cadrage serr� met le plafond en 騅idence. La prise de vous permet de voir les d騁ails du plafond de la chapelle circulaire. La lumi鑽e fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journ馥.

Pierre

mkamionka (75273) 2022-07-07 8:12

Ciao Silvio,
Fantastic capture of the ceiling. Perfect symmetry, great level of detail. Meticulously positioned in the frame.
Excellent work,
M

Fis2 (172115) 2022-07-07 9:12

Witaj Silvio!
A very interesting dome, view is impressive.
I like POV, colors and sharpness.
Excellent presentation.
Well done.
Gopod afternoon.
Krzysztof

Tue (93606) 2022-07-07 10:16

Hello Silvio,
Such a fantastic photo of this dome with so many amazing works of art. The inner part is lit so well, which creates a great contrast with the darker parts all around. Excellent sharpness for all the details.
Lars

jmdias (116663) 2022-07-07 10:41

silvio

amazing this ceiling with murals and adornments. another hidden treasure of italy. TFS.

take care

jorge

lousat (140082) 2022-07-07 12:31

Ciao Silvio,spettacolare sguardo verso l'alto della cappella di Palazzo Farnese,mi piacciono molto le foto come questa, anche se dal vivo � sempre un'altra cosa, qualita' perfetta, sia dei dettagli che della simmetria. Buona serata,Luciano

PaulVDV (63580) 2022-07-07 14:27

Hello Silvio,
Wonderfully decorated ceiling.
Very colourful works of art that you present us in good clear and sharp picture.
Best regards, Paul

PiotrF (56210) 2022-07-07 16:12

Hello Silvio,
Interesting picture from circular chapel with beautiful painings.
Thank you for interesting and informative note.
Good work, fine presentation

Regards
Piotr

aliabazari (23429) 2022-07-07 21:37

Hello Silvio
A beautiful view of this round prayer hall with sacred paintings. Clarity and lighting are well done. Beautiful shot.

COSTANTINO (117940) 2022-07-07 22:53

Hello dearSilvio and have a nice day
and a happy evening
this ceiling is a real piece of art
decorating the building...
according to your useful notes
this circular chapel is frescoed
with paintings of sacred subjects
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148398) 2022-07-07 23:17

Hi Silvio,
Splendid architecture perfectly photographed, excellent rendering, sharpness and exposure, tfs.

ifege (49653) 2022-07-07 23:33

Hi Silvio
A good photo of this exquisite ceiling.
cheers
Ian

pajaran (117233) 2022-07-07 23:46

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepa kupola plafona i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontartsom.
Lepa arhitektura.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lep enterijer Chapel.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

ChrisJ (172466) 2022-07-08 8:35

Ciao Silvio

A good upward pov on this nicely frescoed chapel dome ceiling, Excellent sharpness and lighting. The warm cappuccino and chocolate colours are nice. Tfs!

mcmtanyel (69414) 2022-07-13 19:55

Hello Silvio,
Oh, a lovely dome, nicely rendered - great light management.
Regards,
MT