The Palazzo Farnese is now considered one of the most important Renaissance palaces in Italy. Of great importance to the history of the palace was Cardinal Odoardo Farnese’s commission, in 1597, to Annibale Carracci to create a painted gallery. The important cycle of frescoes, trompe-l’oeil, and architectural framework known as quadratura that make up the barrel-vaulted ceiling of the gallery depict the “Loves of the Gods,” a sophisticated dialogue between the theme of love and allegorical subjects from antiquity.
During the last restoration works, LEDAN RI.STAT. A – LEDAN RI.STAT. B and LEDAN TB1 I.C.R. have been used to ensure that the paintings in the gallery do not deteriorate or become harmed by structural problems in the ceiling.
Particolare della volta della Galleria Carracci, presso il Palazzo Farnese, sede dell’Ambasciata di Francia, in un immagine diffusa il 10 ottobre 2012. All’inizio di gennaio 2013 partira’ il restauro della Galleria, per cui parte la gara di appalto per l’assegnazione dei lavori.ANSA/AMBASCIATA DI FRANCIA ROMA
Carracci Gallery At the Palazzo Farnese – IT