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Interior of St Peter's, Rome

Haghe

1867

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Biedermeier Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Interior of St Peter's, Rome is a 1867 watercolor by Haghe, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Haghe
When & what style?: 1867 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a grand, crowded church interior with a huge dome and tall columns. People are sitting or standing in rows, watching something at the front. The walls are covered in gold, statues, and paintings, while sunlight streams in through high windows. The artist focused on how light and shadow play across the space, making the architecture look almost three-dimensional. This style was common in 19th-century European art. Next, check out Realism to see more works that capture everyday scenes with careful detail.