Ancient Rome
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Paolo Panini(Italian, Piacenza 1691–1765 Rome)
Date: 1757
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 67 3/4 x 90 1/2 in. (172.1 x 229.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1952
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A grand gallery filled with paintings of architectural ruins and classical sculptures, with figures observing
Detailed Description
A vast, ornate gallery is depicted, densely packed with numerous framed paintings and classical sculptures. The high-ceilinged room features arched openings and a domed ceiling visible in the upper center. A large green drapery hangs in the upper left, extending across the top of the frame. On the left, a tall stack of framed paintings, mostly depicting architectural ruins, including arches and temples, leans against the wall. A large nude male sculpture stands prominently in the lower left, with a draped female figure seated beside it. A large, dark basin supported by small figures is in the foreground. In the middle ground, several classical sculptures, including a large urn on a pedestal and standing figures, are arranged. Further back, an arched opening reveals a distant landscape with columns. On the right, more framed paintings of ruins, including prominent architectural structures, cover the walls. Several classical sculptures, including a large male figure with raised arms and a column, are positioned in the foreground. A red drapery hangs in the upper right. In the lower center, a group of elegantly dressed men are gathered. One man, seated, gestures towards a small painting or object on a low table. Others are standing or kneeling, observing the art. The overall palette is muted, with soft blues, greens, and browns dominating the architectural paintings, and the sculptures rendered in white and grey tones. The draperies add touches of deep green and red, while the room itself is painted in light cream and grey tones.
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