Who painted View of St. Peters, Rome?

View of St. Peters, Rome was painted by Achille Etna Michallon in 1818.

Where can I see View of St. Peters, Rome?

View of St. Peters, Rome is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of St. Peters, Rome?

View of St. Peters, Rome is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of View of St. Peters, Rome are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of St. Peters, Rome

Achille Etna Michallon , 1818

View of St. Peters, Rome is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Achille Etna Michallon. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. View of St.

Accession no.: 2011.128
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Paul J. Vignos Jr.

About this work

Overview

View of St. Peters, Rome, a drawing by Achille Etna Michallon, dates to around 1818. Created during his post-Prix de Rome travels, it captures a serene cityscape of St. Peter’s Basilica and its environs.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays three figures observing St. Peter’s Basilica from a distance, set amidst rolling hills, trees, and a riverbank. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful contemplation.

Technique & Style

Michallon employed a predominantly soft brown and gray palette with a hazy sky. The work showcases his use of chiaroscuro, leveraging light and shadow to create depth and emphasize the tranquil atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Produced after Michallon’s 1817 Prix de Rome win, this drawing reflects his two-year study of landscapes in Italy. Michallon’s early death in 1822 left a compact yet influential oeuvre.