Artwork
Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii
Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Domenico Corvi. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Capitoline Museums.
About this work
Overview
Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii is a painting executed in 1764 by Domenico Corvi, an Italian artist active in Rome during the late 18th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a scene from Roman history, depicting the encounter between Roman general Camillus and a schoolmaster from Falerii, conveying a narrative rooted in classical antiquity.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a blend of warm and cool colors and visible brushstrokes, the work showcases Corvi's use of chiaroscuro to create drama and tension, drawing attention to the central figures, within an early Neoclassical style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Capitoline Museums in Rome, executed during a period when Rococo influences were still prevalent.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Corvi (16 September 1721 – 22 July 1803) was an Italian painter at the close of the 18th century, active in an early Neoclassic style in Rome and surrounding sites.
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