The artwork, entitled “Worshippers,” was created by the artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1743 and 1745. It is executed using the medium of fresco and canvas and belongs to the Rococo art movement. Measuring 410 by 188 cm, the artwork falls within the genre of genre painting and trompe-l’œil.
“Worshippers” is an intricate fresco that portrays a group of individuals engaged in veneration. The composition is characterized by the skillful use of perspective and architectural elements, typical of trompe-l’œil, to create an illusion of depth and space. The figures, dressed in sumptuous garments, are depicted in a state of reverence. The elaborate details of the balustrade and the overhanging ornate architectural elements, along with the use of light and shadow, enhance the three-dimensional quality, drawing the viewer into the depicted scene. The ceiling’s hexagonal gilded panels further enrich the opulence and grandeur, embodying the Rococo style’s decorative elegance.
