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Don Bosco
The Hand of Stucco In the Hall of Loves of Jupiter, within the Palazzo Ducale del Giardino in Parma, the walls speak through high-relief textures. Here, the subject matter unfolds in various painted scenes, centered on the theme of love conquering all. While Agostino Carracci provided the paintings for these halls, Giovanni Melchior Bosco worked in the medium of stuccoes. The physical reality of his work is found in the north-eastern, s
outh-western, and south-eastern angles of the room. His contribution involves the sculptural depth of the walls, creating a tactile experience that complements the painted narratives. There are moments of historical ambiguity surrounding his process; records suggest he was sometimes substituted by Luca Rieti, an artist of stuccoes who also realized statues for the Teatro Farnese in Parma. A Life of Different Pursuits The name Giovanni…