Neptune and Ulysses ship, 1554

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"Neptune and Ulysses' Ship" is a 1554 fresco by the Italian Mannerist painter Pellegrino Tibaldi, also known as Pellegrino di Tibaldo de Pellegrini. The work is located in the Palazzo Poggi in Bologna, Italy, which houses the University of Bologna's Institute of Advanced Studies. The fresco is part of a larger series of mythological and allegorical scenes that adorn the walls of the palazzo, which was the residence of Cardinal Giovanni Poggi during the Renaissance.

The painting depicts a scene from Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, in which the god Neptune (Poseidon in Greek mythology) is shown punishing Ulysses (Odysseus) and his ship. This episode is part of the long series of trials faced by Ulysses on his return journey from the Trojan War to his homeland of Ithaca. Tibaldi's representation captures the dramatic moment when Neptune, enraged by the blinding of his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, by Ulysses, unleashes a storm to wreck the hero's ship and delay his return.

Tibaldi's work is characterized by its dynamic composition, with the figures of Neptune and the sailors caught in a moment of intense action. The use of perspective and the depiction of the turbulent sea demonstrate Tibaldi's skill in creating a sense of depth and movement. The fresco is an example of the Mannerist style, which is known for its sophisticated and sometimes artificial elegance, elongated proportions, and a preference for complex composition over the more balanced and harmonious works of the High Renaissance.

The "Neptune and Ulysses' Ship" fresco is considered an important work in Tibaldi's oeuvre and contributes to the understanding of Mannerist art in the context of the Italian Renaissance. It reflects the intellectual and artistic environment of the University of Bologna during the 16th century and remains a significant piece for the study of mythological iconography in Renaissance art.

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