Benedict XIV and Cardinal Silvio Valenti Gonzaga by Giovanni Paolo Pannini is a painting that reflects the cultural and political climate of eighteenth-century Rome. The work depicts Pope Benedict XIV Lambertini together with his Secretary of State, Cardinal Silvio Valenti Gonzaga, both central figures of enlightened papal Rome. Pannini, master of vedute and scenographic compositions, here adopts a celebratory language, placing the protagonists within a solemn architectural setting enriched with decorative and symbolic elements.
The pope, portrayed with an authoritative yet serene gesture, embodies the image of a reforming and learned pontiff, a promoter of the arts and sciences. At his side, Cardinal Valenti Gonzaga appears as a trusted collaborator and supporter of the pontifical cultural policy. The luminous rendering, meticulous detail, and balanced composition give the painting a tone of solemn celebration, exalting the union of spiritual power, patronage, and culture.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm With frame: 30 x 40 cm Material: Printed on high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges. Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp.
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