Triumph of Emmanuel Philibert - Hall of the Swiss Guards - Hall of Saxon Glory - frescoed frieze by Giovanni Francesco and Antonio Fea - Stories of the Princes of Saxony, to whom the Savoys traced back their dynasty Torino Palazzo Reale - Turin Royal Palace, Italian, Italy

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Battle of Saint-Quentin, by Palma the Younger (1582-85), to celebrate the triumph of Emmanuel Philibert, who regained possession of the duchy in 1557. In the 17th century, the room was known as the “Hall of Saxon Glory” for the frescoed frieze by Giovanni Francesco and Antonio Fea (1660-61), with stories of the Princes of Saxony, to whom the Savoys traced back their dynasty. In the following century, it became known as the “Hall of the Swiss Guards” after the military unit that occupied it.

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Size: 4436px × 3267px
Location: Turin, Italy,
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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