Created:
Movement:
1757
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Architectural Capriccio, Classical Antiquity
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Dimensions:
67 3/4 x 90 1/2 in. (172.1 x 229.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Giovanni Paolo Panini's "Ancient Rome" (1757)

Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691–1765) was an Italian painter and architect, renowned for his vedute, or detailed paintings of cityscapes. His work, "Ancient Rome", created in 1757, is a quintessential example of his mastery in depicting architectural fantasies. This oil on canvas painting showcases an imaginative assembly of Rome's most iconic ancient monuments, reflecting Panini's fascination with classical antiquity. The painting serves as a visual compendium of Roman history, capturing the grandeur of the ancient city and appealing to the 18th-century European taste for the classical past. Panini's work significantly contributed to the popularization of the veduta genre, influencing both contemporary and later artists. His detailed and imaginative compositions continue to be celebrated for their historical and artistic significance.

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Ancient Rome by Giovanni Paolo Panini

The painting "Ancient Rome" by Giovanni Paolo Panini, created in 1757, is an oil on canvas masterpiece that exemplifies the capriccio style, depicting an imaginative assembly of Rome's most iconic ancient monuments. This work is housed in the Louvre Museum, Paris, and showcases Panini's skill in combining architectural accuracy with artistic creativity.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ancient Rome