The Orangerie at Villa Pisani 3 by sandra46

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jun 10, 2009

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The orangery originated from the Renaissance gardens of Italy, when glass-making technology enabled sufficient expanses of clear glass to be produced. In the north, the Dutch led the way in developing expanses of window glass in orangeries, though the engravings illustrating Dutch manuals showed solid roofs, whether beamed or vaulted, and in providing stove heat rather than open fires. This soon created a situation where orangeries became symbols of status among the wealthy.In England, John Parkinson introduced the orangery to the readers of his Paradisus in Sole (1628), under the heading 'Oranges'. The building of orangeries became most widely fashionable after 1648. The countries that started this trend were France, Germany, and the Netherlands, whose merchants begin importing large numbers of orange trees, banana plants, and pomegranates to cultivate for their beauty and scent. This orangerie was made in the so-called stables at Villa Pisani. I don't know whether they ever hosted horses, because it looks they were converted into an orangerie soo. On the walls stalks of maize and birds are fresced. Maize was first cultuvated in Veneto in mid-16th century, and by the 17th century it had become a staple in the regional diet. To see the stables and the palace you can go to Flavia49's gallery (The Palace 1-2) Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (35)

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Mousson

10:11AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very beautiful!

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Amosicho

10:41AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Wonderful shot

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Hendesse

10:49AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

A very beautiful place. I like the light and colors. Looks fantastic!

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tennesseecowgirl

11:07AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

The lighting is beautiful.

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Fidelity2

11:10AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very well done. 5+.

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lyron

11:18AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Marvelous place. Excellent shot!!!

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magnus073

11:25AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Wonderful image and background info Sandra, great as always

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pops

11:51AM | Wed, 10 June 2009

This is so interesting and I love your photo

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allnaydi

12:32PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Beautiful place Sandra. The light, color and atmosphere came out wonderful.

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flora-crassella

1:06PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

wonderful!!!!!!!

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virginiese

1:14PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

very nice atmosphere and light there ! nice orangerie !

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brycek

1:31PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Beautiful place and capture!!

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Digitaleagle

2:15PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very beautiful image and very interesting information!!!

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Miska7

2:46PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very nice scene. Great lighting! Really nice shot!

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claude19

2:52PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

EXCELLENT !!! SPLENDID shot !!! WONDERFUL !

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decie

3:07PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

nice photos and blending.

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jocko500

3:08PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

wonderful shot

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durleybeachbum

3:21PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Gorgeous lighting!

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miwi

4:16PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Klasse shot!!!!!!!

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jeroni

4:17PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend

MC-Jay-One

4:42PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Looks like a really great place, nice shot!

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Corwin13

4:54PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very well composed!

MrsLubner

6:50PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Warm and inviting with a feeling of true comfort and welcome. Stunning shot.

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Minda

7:36PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

beautiful image and great info sandra!!

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Radar_rad-dude

8:42PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

A very beautiful capture! The light is so relaxing and entrancing! Love the colors in this photo! A really remarkable and wonderful image!

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schonee

8:46PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

Very Beautiful indeed love it!

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elfin14doaks

9:55PM | Wed, 10 June 2009

This is incredible, I could just hang out here forever. I am serious, I would never leave . It's so inviting.

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bmac62

12:25AM | Thu, 11 June 2009

Fine photo and another excellent slice of garden history. Got a few Italian goodies for you and Flavia from the US Air Force Museum:-) Will post them within the next couple of days.

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