Villa Carlotta @ Lake Como by Clerici in 1700---between Tremezzo and Cadenabbia
"Temple of Friendship"---built at the highest point of his garden, covering it with a metal roof so that blinding light bounced off, spoiling Melzi's view.
- When Clerici passed away, the villa was passed to his daughter, Claudia
- 'his' referring to Claudia's husband--Giovanni Battista Sommariva di Lodi
- 'Melzi' refers to Francesco Melzi, Sommariva's rival
- Sommariva was buried in his garden
Iron Gates:
- Swirling "C's" stand for Clerici
- Clerici; the name of the first owner of the Villa
- Statues represent the four seasons
Forest Floors + Lake Como
- Formal setting with the flat surface of water
- Garden sets out to catch the spirit of the water
- Simplicity and horizontally
- More lake than land
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