The Orangerie at Villa Pisani 3 by sandra46
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Description
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)
Very beautiful!
Wonderful shot
A very beautiful place. I like the light and colors. Looks fantastic!
The lighting is beautiful.
Very well done. 5+.
Marvelous place. Excellent shot!!!
Wonderful image and background info Sandra, great as always
This is so interesting and I love your photo
Beautiful place Sandra. The light, color and atmosphere came out wonderful.
wonderful!!!!!!!
very nice atmosphere and light there ! nice orangerie !
Beautiful place and capture!!
Very beautiful image and very interesting information!!!
Very nice scene. Great lighting! Really nice shot!
EXCELLENT !!! SPLENDID shot !!! WONDERFUL !
nice photos and blending.
wonderful shot
Gorgeous lighting!
Klasse shot!!!!!!!
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Looks like a really great place, nice shot!
Very well composed!
Warm and inviting with a feeling of true comfort and welcome. Stunning shot.
beautiful image and great info sandra!!
A very beautiful capture! The light is so relaxing and entrancing! Love the colors in this photo! A really remarkable and wonderful image!
Very Beautiful indeed love it!
This is incredible, I could just hang out here forever. I am serious, I would never leave . It's so inviting.
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.
Nice one again erland
Beautiful photo.