Allegory of the Planets and Continents
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo(Italian, Venice 1696–1770 Madrid)
Date: 1752
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 73 x 54 7/8 in. (185.4 x 139.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large painting depicts many figures in a sky and on the ground, with a decorative border
Detailed Description
A large, vertically oriented painting is filled with a multitude of figures set against a sky with clouds and an ornate, sculpted border. The composition is crowded, with figures arranged in layers from an upper area of clouds to a lower area on a platform. The upper center features a bright, light blue sky with white and grey clouds. Numerous figures, some winged, appear to float or fly, many nude or draped in light fabrics. Some carry objects like spears or bows. A figure in the upper right rides a dark horse. The very top edge has a decorative border with sculpted-like figures in white and gold, including reclining nude figures and small winged figures. Below these, the sky becomes cloudier with more substantial grey and brown clouds. In the middle, a figure stands on a cloud, appearing to emit light and surrounded by smaller figures. To the right, a figure on a white horse is pulled by other figures. To the left, a robed figure drives a chariot pulled by two large felines, surrounded by small winged figures. The lower portion depicts a scene on a platform. A large group of figures is gathered, some seated, some standing, many dressed in blues, reds, and yellows. On the far left, a figure in white drapery reclines. In the center, a robed figure sits on a throne-like structure, surrounded by figures in various poses, some holding weapons. To the right, another group of figures, including some in turbans, stands or gestures. The very bottom edge also features a decorative border with sculpted figures, mirroring the top. The overall color palette includes blues, reds, and golds contrasting with the lighter sky and cloud tones.
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