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Apotheosis of Palermo
The Apotheosis of Palermo is a fresco by Vito D'Anna in the Palazzo Isnello, Palermo, Italy, considered one of the most representative works of the Sicilian Baroque painting.
It is one of the seven monumental representations of the Genius of Palermo.
Description.
The fresco is an allegory representing the apotheosis of the city of Palermo, personified by the Genius of Palermo, numen protector of the city, surrounded by allegorical figure, as "Fame", "Justice", "Abundance",
the symbol of the desire for freedom and emancipation of Palermo from Bourbon rule: in that time the people in revolt gathered around the statue, and draped it in the flag in protest. Personifying the ideals of the city, the Genius took on a role as a lay patron, complementary to that of Santa Rosalia.
See also.
- Apotheosis of Palermo
- Genius
- Genius loci
- History of Palermo
- Palermo
- Santa Rosalia
References.
Bibliography
- Vincenzo Di Giovanni,