Who painted Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico?

Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico was painted by Sir John Soane in 1778.

Where can I see Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico?

Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico?

Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico

Sir John Soane , 1778

Longitudinal section through Pantheon portico is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Sir John Soane. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a longitudinal section through the Pantheon portico, created by Soane as part of his studies in Rome.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a longitudinal section through the Pantheon portico, created by Soane as part of his studies in Rome.

History & Provenance

Soane produced this work during his time in Rome, where he collaborated with Thomas Hardwick, who had completed a detailed survey of the Pantheon. Soane copied several of Hardwick's drawings, a common practice among 18th-century architectural students seeking to build their portfolios.

Context

The collaboration between Soane and Hardwick reflects the competitive environment faced by architectural students in the 18th century, who often resorted to sharing and copying each other's work to gain an advantage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sir John Soane

John Soane drew detailed architectural plans in the late 1700s. His 1778 drawing shows a cross-section of the Pantheon’s portico—imagine slicing a building in half to see the pillars and ceiling inside. Soane worked in…