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10-Nov-2022 Tim Betts

Stage scenery, Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza

The Teatro Olimpico is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy, constructed in 1580–1585. The theatre was the final design by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and was not completed until after his death. The trompe-l'œil onstage scenery, designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi, to give the appearance of long streets receding to a distant horizon, was installed in 1585 for the first performance held in the theatre, and is the oldest surviving stage set still in existence. The full Roman-style scaenae frons back screen across the stage is made from wood and stucco imitating marble. It was the home of the Accademia Olimpica, which was founded there in 1555. (from Wikipedia)

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza, posted earlier:


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Alain Boussac08-Feb-2024 14:59
Very well photographed, and this prodigious perspective in trompe-l'oeil is still as much effect. A pleasure to view. V.
Julie Oldfield13-Nov-2022 14:56
The perspective and “disappearing “ tunnel are outstanding. V
Liz Bickel13-Nov-2022 05:01
Incredible!!! After seeing Tim's photos, I wish I could visit, too.
Pieter Bos12-Nov-2022 18:36
Beautiful details! ~V
Allan Jay12-Nov-2022 18:25
Wonderful depth and clarity on stage scenery
capture!
larose forest photos12-Nov-2022 18:17
That is an amazingly elaborate interior!! Tim got an excellent shot! V
Carl Carbone12-Nov-2022 15:48
Incredible. I hope I can visit someday.
Jeff Real12-Nov-2022 14:13
This has a hyper reality that is beyond fascinating!
V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal12-Nov-2022 14:08
What a beautiful image, love the POV, fantastic shot Tim. V
janescottcumming12-Nov-2022 13:41
Wow, that's gorgeous. V
Pierre Martin12-Nov-2022 13:29
wow, this is quite a wonderful interior, superb picture and presentation!
joseantonio12-Nov-2022 12:56
have visited Verona and Padova in rhe area but not Vicenza....Would love to go there some day.V.