The Gods of Olympus, by Paroli Antonio, 18th Century, fresco,

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gorizia, Palazzo Attems-Petzenstein - Musei Provinciali di Gorizia, Detail, Fresco representing the Gods of Olympus sitting on clouds: Venus (Aphrodite), Cupid (Eros), Poseidon (Neptune), Hephaestus (Vulcan), Pallade Athenae (Minervae), They are recognizable thanks to specific materials and objects: trident to Neptune; hammer, anvil and pliers to Vulcan; dove to Aphrodite; bow and quiver to Eros; helmet and olive branch to Minervae, Light blue, white, red, grey, green, black, yellow and dark tones are the predominant colours, . (Photo by Bruno Balestrini / Electa / Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)