Modern 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 91 3/4 in. (172.1 x 233 cm)
Credit Line: Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1952
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A grand architectural interior with many paintings, classical-style sculptures, and several people
Detailed Description
The image depicts a vast, ornate architectural interior, resembling a grand hall. The space is characterized by tall, fluted columns with elaborate Corinthian capitals, supporting a series of arches and a vaulted ceiling. A fresco depicting human-like figures adorns the central ceiling arch. Red drapery hangs in the upper left and right.The walls are densely covered with numerous framed paintings, predominantly depicting cityscapes, architectural ruins, and fountains. These paintings vary in size and are arranged in a somewhat irregular grid, with some leaning against the walls and floor. Many of the depicted scenes feature large-scale, classical-style architecture, including structures resembling temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts.In the center of the room, several sculptures are displayed. A prominent seated female figure rests on a pedestal. To her right, a sculpture of a reclining lion is visible. Other smaller sculptures are scattered throughout the space.Several people are present in the foreground and midground. On the left, a man in blue attire sits on the floor, holding a book and a drawing implement. Near him, a group of three men in powdered wigs and elaborate clothing stand together, one gesturing towards a painting. Another person in red leans against a pedestal on the right. The overall color palette features warm reds from the drapery and columns, contrasting with the cooler tones of the architectural elements and the blue skies in the numerous paintings.
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