Galleria Sciarra

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The Galleria Sciarra

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The Galleria Sciarra (1885-88), a small glass-domed arcade not far from the Trevi Fountain, was designed by the Roman architect Giulio de Angelis (1845-1906) for Prince Maffeo Sciarra.

Paintings by Giuseppe Cellini

The walls were painted by Giuseppe Cellini (1855-1940) with a series of images illustrating 'traditional' female virtues and occupations. In the upper part we see personifications of such values as modesty, patience and humility, while in the lower part we see such occupations as the care of  children, tending the garden and musical entertainment. 

On one of the walls is a quotation from Dido in Virgil's Aeneid: NON IGNARA MALI MISERIS SUCCURRERE DISCO (Not unaware of pain, I know how to come to the aid of the unfortunate). ​

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