Andrea Pozzo's Ceiling Fresco in the Hercules Hall

ANDREA POZZO'S CEILING FRESCO IN THE HERCULES HALL

The iconographic programme of the ceiling fresco showing the apotheosis of the Greek hero Hercules can be understood as an allegorical self-representation of the prince. The scene of Hercules being admitted to Olympus is accompanied by a multitude of deities depicted hovering in groups in the pantheon. The soaring trompe l’oeil architecture accommodates scenes from the life and exploits of Hercules.

Take a tour of the monumental ceiling fresco in the ceremonial hall of the Liechtenstein Garden Palace. Click on the 11 marked scenes in full-screen mode and zoom in to explore the wealth of detail depicted or start a tour through the painting (start by clicking on "Tours" in the upper left corner after opening full-screen mode).