“The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy,” created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1762 and 1766, is an allegorical painting rendered in fresco. This masterpiece, belonging to the Rococo art movement, adorns a substantial expanse measuring 900 by 1500 centimeters.
The artwork, a grandiose ceiling fresco, depicts an elaborate and dynamic scene filled with celestial and terrestrial figures. At the center, a prominent character anchors the composition while smaller figures, some winged and others adorned in regal attire, populate the surrounding clouds and rocky landscapes. The color palette is rich yet soft, typical of Rococo aesthetics, combining pastels and golds. The fresco is set within an ornate framework that complements the elaborate and detailed rendering of divine and symbolic iconography, reflecting both the grandeur and the complexity of the Spanish Monarchy being exalted.
