Fachada Farnesina

The image shows the symmetrical, two-story exterior of the villa featuring rhythmic pilasters, arched windows, and a decorative terracotta frieze of putti and garlands. In the foreground, a manicured garden contains potted citrus trees and a stone fountain set against a clear blue sky.

The Villa Farnesina, commissioned by the banker Agostino Chigi, is a key site for Renaissance Neoplatonism and astrology; its interior contains a famous astrological vault depicting Chigi's natal horoscope. It exemplifies the era's synthesis of classical mythology, architecture, and the belief in celestial influence on human life.