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View of the Colosseum

Unknown

1544

fresco

From the collection of Capitoline Museums

Early Baroque Italian Renaissance

Dominant colour

View of the Colosseum is a 1544 fresco by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Capitoline Museums.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1544 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Capitoline Museums

About this work

This painting shows a scene of the Colosseum, with people in the foreground. The Colosseum is a large, ancient building with many arches and columns. In the foreground, there are several people, some of whom appear to be engaged in various activities. The painting is done in a style that suggests it was created during the Renaissance period. The artist who created this painting is unknown, but it is held at the Capitoline Museums. Next, look up the artist who created this painting.