The Cloisters of the Franciscan Monastery Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Cloisters of the Franciscan Monastery Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome is a 1850 by Unknown artist, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown artist
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows an empty stone courtyard with arched walkways on two sides. A lone figure in a dark coat stands near the center, facing away from us. The walls are weathered, with faded frescoes peeking out behind the arches. Sunlight hits parts of the arches, casting shadows on the rough stone floor. The figure’s hood is up, making them hard to recognize. The arches and columns look old, like they’ve been there for centuries. The frescoes behind the arches show faint figures, but they’re hard to make out. If you like this quiet, shadowy style, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…

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