Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Created:
Movement:
1776, published 1800–07
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Architectural grandeur, Detailed etching
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Dimensions:
Image: 49 × 70.3 cm (19 5/16 × 27 11/16 in.); Plate: 49.5 × 71 cm (19 1/2 × 28 in.); Sheet: 51.6 × 71.8 cm (20 3/8 × 28 5/16 in.)
medium:
Etching on heavy ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome

The painting "Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created in 1776 and published between 1800 and 1807, is an exemplary work of etching on heavy ivory laid paper. Piranesi, an Italian artist renowned for his detailed and dramatic etchings, played a significant role in the 18th-century revival of interest in classical architecture and antiquities. This particular work is part of his larger series, "Views of Rome," which captures the grandeur and decay of Rome's architectural heritage. Piranesi's etchings are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to evoke the sublime and the picturesque. His work had a profound influence on the neoclassical movement and inspired architects and artists across Europe. The "Views of Rome" series remains a critical resource for understanding the historical and cultural landscape of Rome during the 18th century.

Description of the work:

"Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is an etching on heavy ivory laid paper, depicting the grandeur of the Villa Pamphili with meticulous attention to architectural detail and perspective. Created in 1776 and published between 1800 and 1807, this work exemplifies Piranesi's mastery in capturing the classical beauty and historical significance of Roman landscapes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome