A sought-after historical view of St Peter's Square painted by Gaspare Vanvitelli. Bernini's colonnade is prominent; in the centre is a group of soldiers, and around them are figures engaged in various activities. On the right of the painting are carriages.
A leaden sky looms over the scene with intense shades of blue and a few barely perceptible clouds.
The obelisk stands out in the centre, while the dome of St Peter's and the Roman palaces are shown in the background. The painting is dated to around 1705; this picture too is part of the prolific output that Vanvitelli produced during his stays in Rome. The painting is on display at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
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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