Ora Sesta Di Giorno
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raphael's Ora Sesta Di Giorno into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Raphael’s Ora Sesta Di Giorno (Sixth Hour of the Day), part of his celebrated Vatican Loggia of Psyche fresco cycle (1517–1518), is a masterwork of High Renaissance elegance and mythological storytelling. Bathed in golden hues and soft, luminous light, the painting captures a serene yet divinely charged moment where celestial and earthly beauty intertwine. Raphael’s composition—graceful figures, harmonious drapery, and balanced perspective—epitomizes Renaissance ideals of perfect proportion and idealized nature, reflecting his study of classical antiquity. Commissioned by banker Agostino Chigi for his Roman villa’s loggia, the cycle reimagines Apuleius’ Cupid and Psyche tale with poetic grandeur. As one of Raphael’s lesser-known decorative gems, it bridges his Florentine refinement and later architectural integration under Bramante’s influence, embodying Renaissance humanism’s fusion of myth, art, and intellect.
For interiors, Ora Sesta Di Giorno’s warm ochres, creams, and celestial blues thrive in softly lit spaces—consider a sunlit reading nook or a dining area with neutral-toned walls. A gilded Baroque frame amplifies its grandeur, while minimalist surrounds let its details shine. Scale matters: opt for a high-quality reproduction (~24x36") above a console or as a gallery wall anchor alongside smaller Italian Renaissance sketches. Pair with terracotta vases, velvet upholstery in burnt orange or slate blue, and natural textures like linen or weathered wood to echo its earthy palette. In offices, it inspires creativity alongside dark walnut furniture and brass accents, its mythic grace tempering modern austerity. Avoid harsh lighting; diffuse sources mimic its original fresco glow, preserving its ethereal charm.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
