The Women of Darius's Family before Alexander the Great
Fresco- Renaissance
1517- Renaissance
Villa Farnesina
il sodoma (giovanni antonio bazzi) (1447 – 1549)
Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (Il Sodoma) was a pivotal Italian Renaissance painter bridging High Renaissance & Mannerism. Known for emotive frescoes, mythological scenes, & works like 'Wedding of Alexander,' he transformed the Sienese school with grace and
Villa Farnesina (Rome, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Women of Darius's Family before Alexander the Great
- Artist: il sodoma (giovanni antonio bazzi)
- Year: 1517
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Villa Farnesina
- Period: Renaissance
- Corpus context: historical narrative, high renaissance grace
- Purpose: Conversation
- Keywords: il sodoma style, mannerist drama, historical gathering
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Historical gathering of Darius's family
- Artist: Il Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi)
- Movement: Renaissance and Mannerism
- Artistic style: High Renaissance and Mannerist
- Year: 1517
- Title: The Women of Darius's Family before Alexander
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