The painting "Campo Vaccino" by Cornelis van Poelenburgh, made around 1620, is an important 17th-century work depicting the Roman Forum when it was used as pasture.
The artist, who was living in Rome at the time, combines classical and Baroque elements, faithfully portraying the ancient ruins in a pastoral, idyllic atmosphere. The composition shows the beauty of the Campo Vaccino with merchants, livestock and everyday figures in the foreground, and at times Castel Sant'Angelo in the background, indicating a certain artistic licence. The colour palette is warm and luminous, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
The painting is a poetic interpretation of the Roman landscape, combining the grandeur of the ruins with everyday life. It is an example of Dutch landscape painting influenced by Italian classicism, capturing the charm of an emblematic place and its evolution over time.
Product features
Print on painter's canvas
Size: cm 80 x 60
Material: artwork printed on very fine-grain painter's canvas
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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