Capriccio with St. Paul's and Old London Bridge
The Met
Artist: Antonio Joli(Italian, Modena 1700–1777 Naples)
Date: ca. 1745
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 42 x 47 in. (106.7 x 119.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alice Bradford Woolsey, 1970
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Grand arched loggia frames a city view across water with boats and people
Detailed Description
A grand loggia with a high, domed ceiling and a series of arches is supported by thick columns in the foreground. Two large, dark brown columns stand prominently in the center, framing the distant view. On either side, the loggia extends with more columns and arches, and the walls feature niches containing statues. The ceiling above is a light brown, curved dome with a balustrade visible at the very top. Beyond the loggia, a wide body of light blue-green water stretches across the middle ground, filled with numerous small boats and gondolas. On the far side of the water, a sprawling city skyline rises, characterized by many buildings with red roofs and numerous spires and domes. A large, prominent dome, likely a cathedral, stands out in the center of the city. The sky above the city is a pale blue with scattered white clouds. In the immediate foreground, on the stone terrace of the loggia, several figures are gathered. To the left, a man in dark clothing stands near a small black dog. In the center, a group of people, including women in wide skirts and men in coats, are conversing. Two small white dogs are also present near this group. To the right, another group of figures, including a man in a red coat and a woman in a light blue dress, are interacting. The terrace is enclosed by a low, light-colored balustrade, over which some figures lean towards the distant city.
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