Who painted Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno?

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno was painted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756.

Where can I see Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno?

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno?

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno

Giovanni Battista Piranesi , 1756

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno is a print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno is a print by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created around 1756. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an ancient stone archway with a large curved opening, topped with a flat surface bearing some greenery. The arch is set against a backdrop of buildings and trees, and is the central focus of the composition, surrounded by people and objects.

Technique & Style

Piranesi's work showcases detailed rendering of the stone's texture and the effects of light upon it, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination.

Artist & collection

Artist

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Giovanni Battista (or Giambattista) Piranesi (Italian pronunciation: ; also known as simply Piranesi; 4 October 1720 – 9 November 1778) was an Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his…