The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons is a magnificent series of four frescoes created by Francesco Sozzi in 1760. These captivating artworks are housed in the Palazzo Isnello, a splendid palace located in Palermo, Italy. The frescoes adorn the ceiling of the Four Seasons Hall, which is part of the residence of the Counts of Isnello.

The frescoes are exemplary representations of Palermitan Rococo, a style that deftly merges the opulence of late-Sicilian Baroque with the delicate elegance of Rococo. What sets these paintings apart is their butterfly wing-shaped frames—an ornamental detail unique to Palazzo Isnello.

Enhancing the hall's allure, the ceiling is enriched with gilded stucco decorations. Additionally, if you examine closely, you’ll find the artist's signature inscribed in golden letters, dated 1760.

Each fresco in The Four Seasons showcases a different deity symbolizing a season: Venus represents spring, Ceres signifies summer, Bacchus embodies autumn, and Aeolus evokes winter. These allegorical paintings vividly capture the essence of each season, making them a quintessential masterpiece of their era.