Who painted Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia?

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia was painted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1776.

Where can I see Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia?

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia?

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia

Giovanni Battista Piranesi , 1776

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia is a print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1929.835
Credit line: Gift of Salmon P. Halle

About this work

Overview

Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia is a print by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created in 1776, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a neglected ancient temple, overgrown with vegetation and half-buried in rocky terrain, with small figures in the foreground, evoking a sense of isolation and abandonment.

Technique & Style

Piranesi employed shading to accentuate the texture of the stone, creating a rough, weathered appearance, and utilized dramatic lighting, characteristic of chiaroscuro, to heighten the emotional impact of the scene.

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Artist

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Giovanni Battista (or Giambattista) Piranesi (Italian pronunciation:; also known as simply Piranesi; 4 October 1720 – 9 November 1778) was an Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his…