The Gallery of a Collector. Gallery of Views of Ancient Rome by Giovanni Paolo Pannini is a refined example of eighteenth-century gallery painting, a genre in which the artist excelled. The painting depicts a vast imaginary interior, rendered with perfect mastery of perspective, where numerous canvases are arranged along the walls and arches, representing famous views of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, aqueducts, temples, and other classical monuments.
In the foreground, a group of figures observes and comments on the works, highlighting the social role of the collection as a place of knowledge and prestige. The scene appears as a sort of “visual catalogue” of Rome’s archaeological marvels, exalting the allure of antiquity and its educational function for contemporary audiences.
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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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