Monday
Apr052010
The Frescoed Palace
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 4:34 PM 
I’ve been staying in a Florentine Renaissance palace. In a bedroom whose walls and domed ceiling are entirely covered by 17th century frescoes. Each time I spoke, my voice echoed among the birds and angels and gods. They looked down on me as I slept and greeted me when I woke.
In my mind, I began to name them; and, given time, would have named them all. I started to weave stories around my new companions. And wondered about the tales they could tell; of all they’ve seen happen below and before them in the hundreds of years they’ve existed there.
The frescoes disguise a secret door which gives onto a hidden cupboard. And they create trompe l’oeil mouldings around the doors that lead into a tiny courtyard garden. Every time I looked at them, I discovered new characters, new details. I could have gone on looking forever.
Who painted them? No-one knows. But, for a brief time, I’ve lived inside the painting of an artist who breathed and worked four centuries ago. Stirred and slept inside the world of his imagination. His brush has touched my life with an immediacy and intimacy that is extraordinary to experience. And the memories of his art will last me a lifetime.
P.S. Today I'm taking part in Mosaic Monday, hosted by Mary at Little Red House.
Why not pop on over and take a look at some of the other lovely mosaics you'll find links to there?
Reader Comments (11)
I love your mosaic, simply gorgeous! I hope that you have a wonderful new week!
Hugs...
Bobbi
Your mosaic is simply stunning! I adore the images you chose!
Happy Mosaic Monday!
XOXO
Cathy
Dreamy...just dreamy... And I dream of seeing Florence one day..*sigh*... Happy Days in Italy, Helen :o)
Amazing to have such lovely art all around you in that room. Thank you for sharing this with us, it is very special. Happy Easter from Vancouver Island. Nice to meet another blogger here. Michelle
An exquisite post in every way, Helen. Thank you.
Oh to live inside this room must be magical. The artist would be happy to know that you shared this with us today. Thank you!
Joyce
This is incredibly beautiful. Your words match the paintings. I'm there.
LOVE! This is so amazing. What a magical experience. I bet you had heavenly dreams. ;o)
love this post...
you invite me there, to this place...
thank you...
xo
Wow - what a great place to stay.
your words are magic... what a beautiful way to share your experience. love that you had so many extraordinary stories in your wonderful mind! xxoo, ali