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The Campo Vaccino

Giuseppe Vasi

1765

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

The Campo Vaccino is a 1765 by Giuseppe Vasi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Giuseppe Vasi
When & what style?: 1765 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a wide view of a city with old ruins in the foreground. There’s a big archway on the left and a set of columns on the right, both looking ancient. Buildings with flat roofs and small windows fill the middle, and a river runs through the scene. People are scattered around—some walking, some sitting near the ruins. In the distance, hills and more buildings stretch out under a cloudy sky. The artist included tiny labels pointing to different landmarks, like churches and fountains. These notes make it feel like a guided tour of the city. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in prints like this.