A Capriccio with Saint Peter Preaching to the Romans (1742)
Giovanni Paolo Panini1742 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1765)
Specifications
- Year
- 1742
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1691–1765
About the artwork
This page presents "A Capriccio with Saint Peter Preaching to the Romans" (1742), created by Giovanni Paolo Panini. About the period around 1742: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion.
"A Capriccio with Saint Peter Preaching to the Romans" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1691–1765
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