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Interior of the Pantheon, Rome

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Interior of the Pantheon, Rome is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a grand, domed room with tall columns and a round skylight. People in old-fashioned clothes walk and talk in the bright, open space. The walls have carvings and statues, and the floor is smooth stone. The skylight lets in light that makes the room feel bright and airy. The people seem to be casually visiting, while one person sits on the floor in the foreground. If you like this kind of detailed architecture, look up chiaroscuro.