Who painted View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West?

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West was painted by Joseph Molitor in 1882.

Where can I see View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West?

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West

Joseph Molitor , 1882

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West is a drawing by Joseph Molitor. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. View of the Basilica of St.

Accession no.: 1980.55
Credit line: Delia E. Holden Fund

About this work

This painting shows a quiet landscape with a lone figure walking near a cluster of tall, skinny trees.

This painting shows a quiet landscape with a lone figure walking near a cluster of tall, skinny trees. In the distance, a dome and buildings sit softly under a pale sky. The colors are muted, with greens and browns blending into the hazy background.

The trees in the foreground have a strange, almost umbrella-like shape, unusual for real pines. The artist’s name, Molitor, is written at the top, and there’s a small note at the bottom.

Want to see more by this artist? Check out Joseph Molitor (Austrian, after 1837).

Overview

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West is a drawing by Joseph Molitor, dated to around 1882, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene landscape with a solitary figure walking near a group of tall trees, with the Basilica of St. Peter visible in the distance under a pale sky.

Technique & Style

The artist has used muted colors, with greens and browns merging into the hazy background, and has given the foreground trees an unusual, umbrella-like shape.

History & Provenance

The drawing is signed by the artist at the top and includes a small notation at the bottom.