Interior of St. Peter's, Rome

About this work

This painting shows the inside of a huge, ornate church. The ceiling is high and domed, with many arches and columns. There are many people in the church, some sitting, some standing, and some walking. They are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The church is decorated with many statues and paintings. The walls and ceiling are painted with gold and white designs. The floor is made of stone, with colorful patterns. The painting is very detailed and realistic. It gives a sense of what the church might have looked like when it was first built. To learn more about the artist who painted this, look up Giovanni Paolo Panini.