A fine and sought-after view of Villa Medici, painted by Gaspare Vanvitelli, splendidly perched on the hill and prominently placed on the right of the painting. The villa seems almost to tower over the whole of Rome; the dome of St Peter's is shown in the distance, while closer by are the Roman palaces at the foot of the hill.
The road leading to Villa Medici is particularly brightly lit, with townspeople climbing it almost as if on pilgrimage. The villa walls are "protected" by a line of larches. On the left, a beautiful blue sky prevails. In the painting, the light comes from the left and spreads into the centre.
This painting, too, is part of the prolific output that Vanvitelli created during his stays in Rome.
The painting is on display in Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, 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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