Who painted Rome from the Throne?

Rome from the Throne was painted by Gerard de Lairesse in 1695.

Where can I see Rome from the Throne?

Rome from the Throne is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Rome from the Throne?

Rome from the Throne is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Rome from the Throne?

Museum-quality prints of Rome from the Throne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rome from the Throne

Gerard de Lairesse , 1695

Rome from the Throne is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Gerard de Lairesse. It dates from 1695 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

History & Provenance

The painting was created during de Lairesse's mature period in Amsterdam and reflects his interest in classical themes and allegorical representation.

Rome from the Throne is an oil on canvas allegory painted by Gerard de Lairesse in 1689. The work entered the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and has been part of the Rijksmuseum's holdings, as well as the National Art Gallery of the Netherlands.

The painting was created during de Lairesse's mature period in Amsterdam and reflects his interest in classical themes and allegorical representation. Its dimensions are 293.3 cm in height and 120.3 cm in width, as recorded in the museum's cataloging data.

Rome from the Throne is an oil painting on canvas by Gerard de Lairesse, created in 1689. It is held in the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen with the inventory number SK-A-2618. The work has been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum and the National Gallery of the Netherlands.

Overview

Rome from the Throne is a 1695 oil painting by Gerard de Lairesse, a Dutch Golden Age artist and theorist, executed in the Flemish Baroque style.

Subject & Meaning

This allegorical work features seven figures in a dramatic, relief-like scene. A central kneeling figure holds a child gazing downward, surrounded by others with symbolic objects (torch, spear, scroll). The composition conveys a sense of solemnity and narrative depth.

Technique & Style

De Lairesse employed chiaroscuro to create contrasting light and shadow, imparting depth and dynamic tension to the static scene. Figures exhibit smooth skin and flowing drapery, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque, with influences from French classicism and Cesare Ripa’s iconography.

Context

The work aligns with de Lairesse’s later theoretical interests in geometry and painting, as outlined in his writings.

Legacy

As part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, Rome from the Throne contributes to the understanding of Dutch Golden Age art and de Lairesse’s contribution to the period’s artistic and theoretical discourse.