The artwork, titled “The Triumph of Zephyr and Flora,” is an oil on canvas painting created by the artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between the years 1734 and 1735. As a significant representation of the Rococo art movement, the painting measures 225 x 395 cm and belongs to the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork presents a celestial scene replete with mythological references. Central to the composition are the figures of Zephyr and Flora, depicted with ethereal grace and adorned with floral and faunal elements. Zephyr, a male figure, is shown with wings and is accompanied by Flora, who is embellished with flowers in her hair and loosely draped garments. Surrounding them are cherubic figures, enhancing the sense of heavenly ascension. The use of vivid colors, such as the rich oranges, blues, and greens, adds to the dynamic and vigorous quality of the scene, while the diagonal composition implies movement and vitality. The light and airy ambiance, characteristic of Tiepolo’s Rococo style, imbues the scene with a timeless beauty and an otherworldly atmosphere.
