Fall of the Rebelling Angels

fresco by Tiepolo

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The "Fall of the Rebelling Angels" is a fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created around 1726 for the Palazzo Arcivescovile in Udine, Italy. This dramatic work depicts the biblical event of the angels being cast out of heaven. Tiepolo's style at this time marked a significant shift, moving away from the strong light and shadow contrasts of his earlier works towards brighter colors and bolder brushwork. The fresco is characterized by vigorous and dynamic forms, showcasing Tiepolo's mastery in rendering movement and emotion on a grand scale. This piece is considered a key work in his artistic development, demonstrating his full maturity as a painter.1

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…the main staircase, depicting the Fall of the Rebelling Angels in vigorous, dramatic forms; in the gallery, within the Baroque perspective framings of Mengozzi Colonna, his faithful collaborator, he narrated biblical episodes of varying complexity, in bright colour and with bold brush play.
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…the main staircase, depicting the Fall of the Rebelling Angels in vigorous, dramatic forms; in the gallery, within the Baroque perspective framings of Mengozzi Colonna, his faithful collaborator, he narrated biblical episodes of varying complexity, in bright colour and with bold brush play.
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