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View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West

Joseph Molitor

1882

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Cityscape

Dominant colour

View of the Basilica of St. Peter from the West is a 1882 by Joseph Molitor, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Molitor
When & what style?: 1882
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

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).