Oniric Landscapes: the Search for Poliphilo in the Gardens of the Renaissance

Abstract

This writer sets out to elucidate the delights of the

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by an analysis of different

editions and translations throughout the

centuries. The article also explores images inspired

by this book in gardens of the Italian Renaissance,

such as the Sacro Bosco at Bomarzo. Finally, readings

of some texts of fundamental importance for

understanding hermetic philosophy help to reveal

the book’s undeniable beauty.