19th century, Castel Sant'Angelo

early nineteenth century

Sant'Angelo castel

Oil on canvas, 49 x 58,5 cm

With frame, 63,5 x 75 cm

The analyzed painting portrays a pleasant view of the city of Rome. Taken from the bank of the Tiber, Castel Sant'Angelo is represented in the foreground, while in the distance the domes of St. Peter's Basilica can be seen. Castel Sant'Angelo or Mole Adrianorum, also known as Hadrian's Mausoleum, was begun by the emperor Hadrian in 125 as his funeral mausoleum, and completed by Antoninus Pius in 139. In front of the building is the pons Aelius, now the Sant'Angelo bridge , which with its arches is reflected in the waters of the Tiber, generating pleasant plays of color.

The painting is part of the genre of views in vogue during the Grand Tour, created as a souvenir of the famous monuments visited to take to one's homes. Italy was the privileged destination of travellers, artists and intellectuals; Rome, Florence and Naples were the essential destinations both for completing the education of young European aristocrats and for the numerous artists attracted by the echo of classical antiquity and the charm of archaeological remains. The painting under analysis combines the serene daily life of the two fishermen, almost indifferent to the surrounding landscape, with the precision of the drawing rich in details, such as the statue of the Archangel Michael on the top of the building or the moored boats. The artist was able to reproduce the luminous effects of the waters of the Tiber, creating a vivid image of Rome with a bright and clear range of colours.

The object is in good condition

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