1996 © Maxim Tabachnik
BallroomRosso Fiorentino, Francesco Primaticcio
The Ballroom (1540s) is a masterpiece of the French Renaissance, decorated under François I. Frescoes of mythological allegories celebrate royal magnificence, while the monumental fireplace unites sculpture, stucco, and gilding. Here courtly dances and ceremonies embodied the cultural grandeur of Fontainebleau as a center of power and art.
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