Competition on the Capitoline Hill
1630
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
1630
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
This painting shows a grand, multi-levelled palace with a large staircase and many statues. The palace is white, with a tall, slender tree in front of it. The palace has many windows and doors, and people are walking up and down the stairs. Some people are standing still, looking at something. The sky above is cloudy and grey. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the centre of the image. If you're interested in learning more about the use of light and shadow in art, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
