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Painted tales

Between art and literature. In search of literary sources or fascinating inspirations behind artworks.
Susanna and the Elders by Lorenzo Lotto

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Susanna and the Elders by Lorenzo Lotto

Video in Italian | The Old Testament's episode in the painting by the Venetian master
Armida by Cecco Bravo in the words of Torquato Tasso

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Armida by Cecco Bravo in the words of Torquato Tasso

Video in Italian | Love, anger and despair of the beautiful princess painted at the Uffizi
Ulysses on the Island of the Phaeacians by Pieter Paul Rubens

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Ulysses on the Island of the Phaeacians by Pieter Paul Rubens

The work by the Flemish master told through Homer's words
San Barnaba Altarpiece by Botticelli

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San Barnaba Altarpiece by Botticelli

Video in Italian | The amazing altarpiece by the Florentine Master in the words that Dante says to Virgil
The Calumny by Botticelli

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The Calumny by Botticelli

Video in Italian | The masterpiece by the Florentine painter described through the words of Lucian of Samosata
The myth of Perseus and Andromeda

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The myth of Perseus and Andromeda

Video in Italian | Piero di Cosimo and his painting inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses
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