Italian school (XVII) - Plus Intus Quam Foris – Großformatiges Barockfresko mit Vulkan

The large Baroque fresco "Plus Intus Quam Foris" from the 17th-century Italian school features a volcanic motif. Baroque frescoes often incorporated dramatic natural phenomena such as volcanoes to symbolize power, transformation, or divine intervention. The phrase "Plus Intus Quam Foris," Latin for "More within than without," suggests an allegorical theme relating to inner virtues or hidden strength, common in Baroque symbolic art. Executed on a grand scale, such frescoes served both decorative and didactic purposes in palatial or ecclesiastical settings. The vivid imagery and dynamic composition typical of Baroque fresco art create immersive experiences that merge natural symbolism with philosophical reflection.