The Fire in the Borgo (from the Stanza dell'Incendio di Borgo)

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"The Fire in the Borgo" is a renowned fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Raphael, completed between 1514 and 1517. It is one of the four frescoes that adorn the walls of the Stanza dell'Incendio di Borgo, one of the Raphael Rooms in the Vatican Palace. These rooms were commissioned by Pope Julius II and later by his successor, Pope Leo X, to serve as the papal apartments. The frescoes in the Stanza dell'Incendio di Borgo were specifically commissioned by Leo X and are celebrated for their intricate detail, dynamic composition, and masterful use of perspective.

"The Fire in the Borgo" depicts a miraculous event that supposedly took place in 847 AD, during the pontificate of Pope Leo IV. According to legend, a devastating fire broke out in the Borgo, a district adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica. The fire threatened to engulf the entire area, but Pope Leo IV's intervention, through prayer, miraculously extinguished the flames, saving the district and its inhabitants. Raphael's fresco captures the dramatic moment of the fire and the ensuing chaos, as well as the divine intervention that quelled the disaster.

The composition of the fresco is notable for its vivid portrayal of human emotion and movement. Figures are depicted in various states of distress and action, from those attempting to flee the flames to others assisting the injured. The central figure of Pope Leo IV, portrayed with the features of Pope Leo X, is shown in a calm and composed manner, emphasizing his divine authority and the miraculous nature of the event. The architectural elements in the background, including the depiction of St. Peter's Basilica, add depth and context to the scene.

Raphael's use of color, light, and shadow in "The Fire in the Borgo" enhances the dramatic intensity of the scene. The fresco is a testament to Raphael's skill in narrative art and his ability to convey complex stories through visual means. It remains one of the most significant works in the Vatican and a masterpiece of Renaissance art.

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