A capriccio with Roman ruins and a scene from the Life of Belisarius by Giovanni Paolo Pannini

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The artwork

 A Capriccio with Roman Ruins and a Scene from the Life of Belisarius by Giovanni Paolo Pannini represents a refined example of the genre of the “architectural capriccio,” much loved in the eighteenth century. The artist arranges within an idealized landscape various ruins of ancient Rome—broken columns, arches, temples, and statues—creating an imaginary scenography that celebrates the grandeur of classical civilization. These elements, though inspired by real monuments, are recomposed with creative freedom, transforming the painting into a pictorial meditation on time and historical memory.

At the center of the composition, Pannini introduces a scene from the life of the Byzantine general Belisarius, a legendary figure celebrated as a symbol of both glory and decline. His story, often associated with blindness and eventual beggary, here becomes an occasion to reflect on the contrast between military greatness and human fragility. The encounter between historical myth and Roman ruins gives the work a moral and poetic character, highlighting the artist’s ability to merge narrative, allegory, and scenographic invention.

Unique quality material

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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