Artwork
Roman Landscape with the Tiber and the Casino Belvedere
About this work
Overview
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Tiber River, featuring the Casino Belvedere, with workers near the water, trees framing the view, and a small bridge crossing a stream, set against a backdrop of hills and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Van Bloemen employs chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect, characteristic of his work within the classical landscape tradition and the Rococo movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifying van Bloemen's established reputation for vedute of the Roman countryside.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Frans van Bloemen (baptized 12 May 1662 - buried 13 June 1749) was a Flemish landscape painter mainly active in Rome.
