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Loggia with three arched openings onto a garden in a forgotten villa in Piedmont, Italy

Three tall arched openings offer a view from a vaulted loggia onto an expansive garden with old trees. The ceiling is divided into coffer-like panels with painted vines and ornament, the paint flaking at the edges. A low stone balustrade closes off the loggia toward the garden, and sturdy pilasters frame the arches. The wide, open view stands in contrast to the richly decorated architecture.