In Archery Contest of Diana and her Nymphs, how is the Scipione Borghese of the Commission elucidated?
After the death of Pope Clement VIII, Pope Paul V took over the church. His nephew, Scipione Caffarella, not content with only being the nephew of the pope, was eventually adopted by the pope, therefore becoming Scipione Borghese.The animosity between Scipione Borghese and Pietro Aldobrandini stemmed from Borghese being the successor as Cardinal-nephew after Aldobrandini. The Borghese family also supported many artists throughout their time in power. Scipione possessed many mythological works, including works of the Muses by Giovanni Baglione to complement his collection. The majority of the Borghese collection was forcefully acquired from other artists and patrons after they had been either exiled or stripped of power and wealth.While this work had initially been commissioned by Pietro Aldobrandini, Scipione approached the painter, and urged him to complete the commission for him. Loyal to the Aldobrandini family, Domenichino refused. He was promptly imprisoned by Borghese.
Domenichino Scipione Caffarella Scipione Borghese Borghese Pope Clement VIII Pope Paul V Muses Giovanni Baglione Cardinal-nephew Pietro Aldobrandini