An 18th-century, luminous historical view of St Peter’s Basilica by Gaspare Vanvitelli, featuring Bernini’s colonnade embracing the pilgrim. The obelisk dominates the centre, surrounded by figures engaged in various activities. On the right of the painting are some carriages. A leaden sky in grey-blue tones hangs over the scene, with a few clouds at the edges. In the background are the dome of St Peter’s and the Roman palazzi.
The painting is undated; this picture too is part of the prolific output Vanvitelli produced during his stays in Rome.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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