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Roman ruins, by Giovanni Paolo Panini, oil, 1738

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Overview

Roman ruins is a 1738 oil by Giovanni Paolo Panini, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Paolo Panini
When & what style?
1738
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in ancient ruins. There's a big archway with columns and statues. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and some are sitting or standing around the ruins. In the background, you can see a blue sky with some clouds. The whole scene looks like it's from a long time ago. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the works of Giovanni Paolo Panini.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Panini
Artist

Giovanni Paolo Panini

Giovanni Paolo, also known as Gian Paolo Panini or Pannini (17 June 1691 – 21 October 1765), was an Italian Baroque painter and architect who worked in Rome and is primarily known as one of the vedutisti ("view painters").

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